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- [ih-mod-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ɪˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃən/
- /ɪˈmɒdəreɪʃn/
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- [ih-mod-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ɪˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of immoderation word
- noun immoderation lack of moderation. 1
- noun immoderation The quality of being excessive and lacking in restraint; overindulgence. 1
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Origin of immoderation
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45, immoderation is from the Latin word immoderātiōn- (stem of immoderātiō). See im-2, moderation
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Parts of speech for Immoderation
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preposition
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immoderation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
immoderation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for immoderation
noun immoderation
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- self-indulgence — indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.
- prodigality — the quality or fact of being prodigal; wasteful extravagance in spending.
- debauchery — You use debauchery to refer to the drinking of alcohol or to sexual activity if you disapprove of it or regard it as excessive.
- dissoluteness — indifferent to moral restraints; given to immoral or improper conduct; licentious; dissipated.
Antonyms for immoderation
noun immoderation
- unselfish — not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.
- dearth — If there is a dearth of something, there is not enough of it.
- deficiency — Deficiency in something, especially something that your body needs, is not having enough of it.
- insufficiency — deficiency in amount, force, power, competence, or fitness; inadequacy: insufficiency of supplies.
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
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