Sekirov Dictionary

temperate

/ˈtɛmpəɹət/

adjective 5
verb 1
forms 5

adjective5

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Moderate; not excessive.
- He has a temperate demeanour
•
Specifically, moderate in temperature.
- These trees can only grow in temperate climates.
•
Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions
- temperate in eating and drinking.
- August 9, 1768, Benjamin Franklin, To John Alleyne, Esq. On Early Marriages Be sober and temperate, and you will be healthy.
•
Proceeding from temperance.
- The temperate sleeps, and spirits light as air. — 1733
•
Dependent on life in a temperate climate.
- temperate fishes

verb1

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(no longer used) To render temperate; to moderate
- It inflames temperance, and temp'rates wrath. — 1613

forms

temperated · temperating · temperates · more temperate · most temperate

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