average temperature — the typical temperature of a place calculated over a period of time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the typical temperature of a place calculated over a period of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈævərɪdʒ ˈtempərətʃər/
Example Sentences
- Climate scientists are alarmed that the average temperature has risen by 1.5°C since the industrial revolution.
- My grandmother insists the average temperature was much colder when she was young, but I think she just forgot about global warming.
- The weather app shows the average temperature, but I'm more interested in whether I need a jacket today.
average temperature
NOUN[/ˈævərɪdʒ ˈtempərətʃər/]
the typical temperature of a place calculated over a period of time
The weather chart shows the average temperature climbing every decade.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Average derives from Arabic 'avariya' (damaged cargo), originally referring to proportional loss in maritime insurance before generalizing to mean 'arithmetic mean' in English. Temperature comes from Latin 'temperare' (to moderate or regulate), reflecting the concept of controlled heat balance.
Breakdown
Average: avariya (Arabic: damage/loss) → generalized to statistical mean. Temperature: temperare (Latin: to regulate/moderate) + -ure (noun suffix indicating state or condition).
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📝Examples
“Climate scientists are alarmed that the average temperature has risen by 1.5°C since the industrial revolution.”
“My grandmother insists the average temperature was much colder when she was young, but I think she just forgot about global warming.”
“The weather app shows the average temperature, but I'm more interested in whether I need a jacket today.”
“Researchers use satellite data to monitor global average temperature changes over decades.”
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