temperature
/ˈtɛm.p(ə.)ɹə.t͡ʃə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: temperatures
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.
Noun
Examples
The boiling temperature of pure water is 100 degrees Celsius.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An elevated body temperature, as present in many illnesses; fever.
Noun
Examples
You have a temperature. I think you should stay home today. You’re sick.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “temperature” mean?
A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.
Is “temperature” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.