temperature

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹət͡ʃə(ɹ)/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

2

An elevated body temperature, as present in many illnesses; fever.

3

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.

4

A parameter that controls the degree of randomness of the output.

5

The general mood.

6

The state or condition of being tempered or moderated.

7

The balance of humours in the body, or one's character or outlook as considered determined from this; temperament.

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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