θερμοκρασία
Wordform Details
Translation: temperature
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
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Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: θερμοκρασία
Translation: temperature; heat level; thermal degree (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek θερμός (thermos) meaning 'hot, warm' + κρᾶσις (krasis) meaning 'mixture, blending, temperament'. The word literally means 'heat mixture' or 'thermal blending'. English borrowed 'thermal' directly from Greek θερμός, seen in words like thermometer, thermostat, and hypothermia. The concept originally referred to the balance or mixture of hot and cold qualities in ancient Greek medicine and philosophy.
Mnemonics
- Think 'thermal' + 'crazy' - temperature can make you feel crazy when it's too hot or cold
- Remember 'thermos' bottle keeps temperature stable
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Cultural Context
Commonly used in weather reports, medical contexts, cooking, and scientific discussions. Greeks often discuss temperature in daily conversation, especially regarding weather and health.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: θερμοκρασία refers to the measurable degree of heat (temperature), while θερμότητα refers to heat as a general concept or sensation
Confused word:
Νιώθω τη θερμότητα του ήλιου.
I feel the heat of the sun.
Notes: θερμοκρασία is more technical and specific, θερμότητα is more about sensation
Mnemonic: θερμοκρασία has 'κρασία' (mixture/measurement) - it's measurable; θερμότητα is just the feeling of heat