Word: TEMPERED
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Definition of TEMPERED
- (in combination) Having a specified disposition or temper.
- Pertaining to the metallurgical process for finishing metals.
- Pertaining to the industrial process for toughening glass, or to such toughened glass.
- To moderate or control.
"Temper your language around children."
- To strengthen or toughen a material, especially metal, by heat treatment; anneal.
"Tempering is a heat treatment technique applied to metals, alloys, and glass to achieve greater toughness by increasing the strength of materials and/or ductility. Tempering is performed by a controlled reheating of the work piece to a temperature below its lower eutectic critical temperature."
- To sautรฉ spices in ghee or oil to release essential oils for flavouring a dish in South Asian cuisine.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "tempered" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "tempered" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TEMPERED:
- # the tempered effect
- # master of tempered
- # playing with tempered
- # in terms of tempered
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