| temple1 |
a building or place where a deity or deities are worshiped. [4 definitions] |
| temple2 |
the flat area on either side of the head between the forehead and ear. |
| temple3 |
a device that keeps cloth stretched properly on the loom during weaving. |
| Templo Mayor |
the main temple of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan (Mexico City), initially constructed in 1325 and largely destroyed by conquistadors in 1521. |
| tempo |
the relative speed at which a musical passage or piece is to be performed, usu. indicated by descriptive terms such as "andante" or "vivace" or by metronomic markings. [2 definitions] |
| temporal1 |
of or concerning time. [4 definitions] |
| temporal2 |
of, relating to, or located near the temples of the skull. [2 definitions] |
| temporal bone |
one of two compound bones that form the base and sides of the skull. |
| temporality |
the condition of being temporary; impermanence. [2 definitions] |
| temporary |
of brief or limited duration; impermanent. [2 definitions] |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. [4 definitions] |
| tempt |
to entice or try to entice (someone) to do something unwise or wrong, as by promising pleasure or reward. [4 definitions] |
| temptable |
combined form of tempt. |
| temptation |
the act or an instance of tempting, or the condition of being tempted. [2 definitions] |
| tempter |
someone or something that tempts, esp. to an immoral act. [2 definitions] |
| tempting |
causing temptation; appealing; inviting; alluring. |
| temptress |
a female who tempts, esp. to an immoral act. |
| tempura |
a Japanese dish consisting of vegetables or seafood such as shrimp dipped in batter and then deep-fried. |
| tempus fugit |
(Latin) time flies. |
| ten |
the number represented by the Arabic numeral 10 and by the Roman numeral X. [3 definitions] |
| tenable |
able to be upheld, affirmed, supported, or defended; logical. [2 definitions] |