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moderated

mod·er·ate
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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [adjective, noun mod-er-it, mod-rit; verb mod-uh-reyt]
    • /adjective, noun ˈmɒd ər ɪt, ˈmɒd rɪt; verb ˈmɒd əˌreɪt/
    • /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [adjective, noun mod-er-it, mod-rit; verb mod-uh-reyt]
    • /adjective, noun ˈmɒd ər ɪt, ˈmɒd rɪt; verb ˈmɒd əˌreɪt/

Definitions of moderated word

  • adjective moderated kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price. 1
  • adjective moderated of medium quantity, extent, or amount: a moderate income. 1
  • adjective moderated mediocre or fair: moderate talent. 1
  • adjective moderated calm or mild, as of the weather. 1
  • adjective moderated of or relating to moderates, as in politics or religion. 1
  • noun moderated a person who is moderate in opinion or opposed to extreme views and actions, especially in politics or religion. 1

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Origin of moderated

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English moderate (adj.), moderaten (v.) < Latin moderātus (past participle of moderārī to restrain, control), equivalent to moderā- verb stem (see modest) + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Moderated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

moderated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

moderated usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for moderated

adjective moderated

  • watered-down — made weaker or less effective from or as from dilution with water: a watered-down cocktail; Spectators saw a watered-down version of the famous opera.
  • weakened — to make weak or weaker.
  • vapid — lacking or having lost life, sharpness, or flavor; insipid; flat: vapid tea.
  • qualified — having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.
  • diluted — to make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by the addition of water or the like.

Antonyms for moderated

adjective moderated

  • unqualified — not qualified; not fit; lacking requisite qualifications: unqualified for the job.

Top questions with moderated

  • what does moderated mean?
  • what is a moderated caucus?
  • who moderated the 2012 presidential debates?

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