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temperate

tem·per·ate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tem-per-it, tem-prit]
    • /ˈtɛm pər ɪt, ˈtɛm prɪt/
    • /ˈtem.pər.ət/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tem-per-it, tem-prit]
    • /ˈtɛm pər ɪt, ˈtɛm prɪt/

Definitions of temperate word

  • adjective temperate moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge. 1
  • adjective temperate moderate as regards indulgence of appetite or passion, especially in the use of alcoholic liquors. 1
  • adjective temperate not excessive in degree, as things, qualities, etc. 1
  • adjective temperate moderate in respect to temperature; not subject to prolonged extremes of hot or cold weather. 1
  • adjective temperate Microbiology. (of a virus) existing in infected host cells but rarely causing lysis. 1
  • adjective temperate weather: mild 1

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Origin of temperate

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English temperat < Latin temperātus, past participle of temperāre to exercise restraint, control. See temper, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Temperate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

temperate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for temperate

adj temperate

  • abstemious — Someone who is abstemious avoids doing too much of something enjoyable such as eating or drinking.
  • abstentious — an act or instance of abstaining.
  • abstinent — forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages: total abstinence.
  • at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
  • at peace — in a state of harmony or friendship

noun temperate

  • abstemiousness — sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.
  • balminess — mild and refreshing; soft; soothing: balmy weather.
  • warmness — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
  • warmth — the quality or state of being warm; moderate or gentle heat.

adjective temperate

  • calmative — (of a remedy or agent) sedative
  • coldblooded — having a body temperature that fluctuates, approximating that of the surrounding air, land, or water
  • coolheaded — not easily flustered; calm
  • curbed — Also, British, kerb. a rim, especially of joined stones or concrete, along a street or roadway, forming an edge for a sidewalk.
  • deludable — Capable of being deluded; gullible.

Antonyms for temperate

adj temperate

  • algid — chilly or cold
  • bearish — On the stock market, if there is a bearish mood, prices are expected to fall. Compare bullish.
  • bracing — If you describe something, especially a place, climate, or activity as bracing, you mean that it makes you feel fresh and full of energy.
  • brambly — having or resembling brambles.
  • brisk — A brisk activity or action is done quickly and in an energetic way.

adjective temperate

  • asperous — Rough, rugged, uneven.
  • chill — When you chill something or when it chills, you lower its temperature so that it becomes colder but does not freeze.
  • coldish — Somewhat cold.
  • cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
  • coolheaded — not easily flustered; calm

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