Dictionary Check: temperament

"temperament" is a valid word!

Scrabble 17 points
Words with Friends 21 points

Definition

noun

your usual mood

Example: "he has a happy disposition"
Synonyms:
noun

excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly)

noun

an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys

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