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temperative Meaning & Definition

What Does Temperative Mean?

Temperative is an adjective that means Having the power to temper (control or restrict) something. As a noun, it means This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.

Temperative at a Glance

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pluraltemperatives
Comparative / superlativemore temperative, most temperative

Temperative Definition (Adjective)

  1. Having the power to temper (control or restrict) something.

Temperative as a Noun

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Synonyms of Temperative

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Word Forms & Grammar

temperative (comparative more temperative, superlative most temperative)

temperative (plural temperatives)

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Origin of Temperative

Compare Latin temperativus (“soothing”).

Frequently Asked Questions About Temperative

Is temperative an adjective or a noun?

Temperative is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is the plural of temperative?

The plural of temperative is temperatives.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of temperative?

The comparative form is more temperative and the superlative form is most temperative.

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