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TEMPERAMENTAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Likely to perform unpredictably
Example:
that beautiful but temperamental instrument the flute
Synonyms:
erratic; temperamental
Classified under:
Similar:
undependable; unreliable (not worthy of reliance or trust)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Subject to sharply varying moods
Example:
a temperamental opera singer
Synonyms:
moody; temperamental
Classified under:
Similar:
emotional (of more than usual emotion)
Derivation:
temperament (excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly))
Sense 3
Meaning:
Relating to or caused by temperament
Example:
temperamental peculiarities
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
temperament (your usual mood)
Derivation:
temperament (your usual mood)
