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readjustment vs temperament

temperament vs readjustment

readjustment and temperament both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
readjustment Yes No No No
temperament Yes No No No
As nouns, temperament is a hyponym of readjustment; that is, temperament is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than readjustment:
  • readjustment: the act of adjusting something to match a standard
  • temperament: an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys
readjustment (noun) temperament (noun)
the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances) an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys
the act of adjusting something to match a standard your usual mood
excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly)
Difference between readjustment and temperament

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