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temperamental
adjective tem·per·a·men·tal \ˌtem-p(ə-)rə-ˈmen-təl, ˌtem-pər-ˈ\
: likely to become upset or angry
: unpredictable in behavior or performance
: of or relating to someone's usual attitude, mood, or behavior
Full Definition of TEMPERAMENTAL
1
: of, relating to, or arising from temperament : constitutional <temperamental peculiarities>
2
a : marked by excessive sensitivity and impulsive mood changes <a temperamental child> b : unpredictable in behavior or performance <a temperamental computer>
— tem·per·a·men·tal·ly \-təl-ē\ adverb
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First Known Use of TEMPERAMENTAL
1646
Related to TEMPERAMENTAL
- Synonyms
- moody
- Antonyms
- certain, changeless, constant, immutable, invariable, predictable, settled, stable, stationary, steady, unchangeable, unchanging, unvarying
Rhymes with TEMPERAMENTAL
accidental, adjustmental, apartmental, biparental, compartmental, complemental, condimental, continental, departmental, detrimental, documental, excremental, elemental, firmamental, fundamental, governmental, grandparental, incidental, incremental, instrumental, managemental, monumental, nonjudgmental, occidental, oriental, ornamental, regimental, rudimental, sacramental, sentimental, supplemental, transcendental
TEMPERAMENTAL Defined for Kids
temperamental
adjective tem·per·a·men·tal \ˌtem-pə-rə-ˈmen-təl, -prə-ˈmen-təl\
Definition of TEMPERAMENTAL for Kids
1
: likely to become angry or upset <The actor is known for being temperamental and storming off stage.>
2
: unpredictable in behavior or performance <a temperamental car>
— tem·per·a·men·tal·ly adverb
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