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Webster 1913 Edition


Temperative

Tem′per-a-tive

,
Adj.
[Cf. L.
temperativus
soothing.]
Having power to temper.
[R.]
T. Granger.

Webster 1828 Edition


Temperative

TEM'PERATIVE

,
Adj.
Having the power or quality of tempering.

Definition 2024


temperative

temperative

English

Adjective

temperative (comparative more temperative, superlative most temperative)

  1. Having the power to temper something.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of T. Granger to this entry?)