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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/
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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/
Definitions of moderating word
- adjective moderating kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price. 1
- adjective moderating of medium quantity, extent, or amount: a moderate income. 1
- adjective moderating mediocre or fair: moderate talent. 1
- adjective moderating calm or mild, as of the weather. 1
- adjective moderating of or relating to moderates, as in politics or religion. 1
- noun moderating 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 moderating
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 Moderating
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moderating 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.
According to our data about 51% 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.
moderating usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for moderating
adjective moderating
- justifying — Present participle of justify.
- abstinent — forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages: total abstinence.
- mitigating — to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate.
- lessening — to become less.
- abstemious — Someone who is abstemious avoids doing too much of something enjoyable such as eating or drinking.
Antonyms for moderating
adjective moderating
- indulgent — characterized by or showing indulgence; benignly lenient or permissive: an indulgent parent.
- soft-shelled — Also, soft-shelled. having a soft, flexible, or fragile shell, as a crab that has recently molted.
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