Temperament ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Temperament ( noun )

1. A person"s or animal"s nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior.
2. The balance of humors or other bodily fluids that was believed in ancient and medieval medicine to determine a person's physical and mental characteristics.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french temperament, from latin temperamentum, from temperare "mingle, moderate".

Examples:

1. She had a very even temperament and never lost her temper.
2. The child's temperament was a perfect match for his parents.
3. His temperament was sanguine and optimistic.
4. My temperament is melancholic and I have tendency to be introverted.
5. This horse has a hot temperament, it needs a experienced rider.

(As a verb)

Temperament ( verb )

1. A person"s or animal"s nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior.
2. The balance of humors or other bodily fluids that was believed in ancient and medieval medicine to determine a person's physical and mental characteristics.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french temperament, from latin temperamentum, from temperare "mingle, moderate".

Examples:

1. She had a very even temperament and never lost her temper.
2. The child's temperament was a perfect match for his parents.
3. His temperament was sanguine and optimistic.
4. My temperament is melancholic and I have tendency to be introverted.
5. This horse has a hot temperament, it needs a experienced rider.