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tempered

tem.pered \'tem-p*rd\ aj 1a: having the elements mixed in satisfying 
   proportions : TEMPERATEM 1b: qualified, lessened, or diluted by the mixture 
   or influence of an addi tional ingredient : MODERATED 2: treated by 
   tempering  3: having a specified temper {short-tempered}  4: conformed to 
   esp. equal temperament - used of a musical interval, int onation, semitone, 
   or scale