Word: TEMP
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Definition of TEMP
- Abbreviation of tempore.
- A temporary employee, usually in an office.
- A temporary storage location.
- To work as a temporary employee.
- A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.
"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."
- An elevated body temperature, as present in fever and many illnesses.
"You have a temperature. I think you should stay home today. Youโre sick."
- A property of macroscopic amounts of matter that serves to gauge the average intensity of the random actual motions of the individually mobile particulate constituents. http//arxiv.org/pdf/physics/0004055
- Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
- Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "temp" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "temp" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEMP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TEMP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TEMP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TEMP:
- # the temp effect
- # master of temp
- # playing with temp
- # in terms of temp
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