How Do You Spell TEPID?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛpɪd] (IPA)

The word "tepid" is spelled with the letters t-e-p-i-d in English. Its phonetic transcription is /ˈtɛpɪd/, with stress on the first syllable. The letter 'e' is pronounced as /ɛ/ which is a short vowel sound. The 'p' and 'd' are pronounced as /p/ and /d/ respectively. The letter 'i' is pronounced as /ɪ/, which is also a short vowel sound. The word means lukewarm or moderately warm in temperature, and may also be used to describe someone with a lack of enthusiasm or energy.

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TEPID Meaning and Definition

  1. Tepid is an adjective that typically describes something, such as a liquid or a person's attitude, to be moderately warm or only slightly heated. The term can also refer to something lacking enthusiasm, energy, or passion, often implying a lukewarm or indifferent response.

    When used to describe temperature, a tepid liquid or substance is one that is slightly warm but not hot. For example, a tepid bath or warm water might be considered suitable for bathing infants or sensitive individuals. In this context, tepid can also refer to a lukewarm or room temperature beverage, which is neither hot nor cold.

    Beyond temperature, tepid can describe someone's attitude or response to a situation. It suggests a lack of enthusiasm, passion, or intensity. For instance, if you receive a tepid response to a new idea, it means the reaction was not particularly positive or enthusiastic. Similarly, a tepid reception for a performance or a tepid applause implies a lackluster or unenthusiastic audience response.

    Overall, tepid implies a moderate warmth or a lack of intensity, whether it be in terms of temperature, attitude, response, or enthusiasm. It is a term often used to describe a state that falls short of what might be expected or desired, whether it be in regards to warmth or fervor.

  2. Lukewarm.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • Moderately warm; lukewarm.
    • Moderately warm.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TEPID

The word "tepid" originated from the Latin term "tepidus", which means "lukewarm" or "mildly warm". It ultimately derives from the Latin verb "tepēre", meaning "to be warm". The term was later borrowed into Old French as "tepede", which eventually developed into the Middle English word "tepid" in the 14th century.

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