spirit vs temperament

temperament vs spirit

spirit and temperament both are nouns.

spirit is a verb but temperament is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spirit	Yes	No	Yes	No
temperament	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, temperament is a hypernym of spirit; that is, temperament is a word with a broader meaning than spirit:

spirit: an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
temperament: your usual mood

Other hypernyms of spirit include disposition.

spirit (noun)	temperament (noun)
a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character	an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys
animation and energy in action or expression	your usual mood
an inclination or tendency of a certain kind	excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly)
the intended meaning of a communication
any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
the vital principle or animating force within living things
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)

spirit (verb)	temperament (verb)
infuse with spirit

Difference between spirit and temperament

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