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temperate

/ˈtɛmpəɹət/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.33 in modern English

Syllables
tem-pe-rate
IPA
/ˈtɛmpəɹət/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Moderate; not excessive.

adj

Moderate; not excessive.

adj

Moderate; not excessive.

adj

Proceeding from temperance.

adj

Dependent on life in a temperate climate.

verb

To render temperate; to moderate

Obsolete

Example Sentences

Etymology

The adjective is first attested in 1380, in Middle English, the verb in 1540; borrowed from Latin temperātus, perfect passive participle of temperō (“to moderate, forbear, combine properly”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix). See temper. Displaced native Old English ġemetegod.

Origin

Usage

Inflected Forms

more temperate (comparative) most temperate (superlative) temperates (present, singular) temperating (participle, present) temperated (participle, past) temperated (past)

Derived Forms

intemperate mesotemperate nontemperate orotemperate palaeotemperate paleotemperate pseudotemperate subtemperate supratemperate temperately temperateness untemperate

Phrases

temperate rainforest temperate zone

Frequently Paired Words

temper temperature orderly organized patient professional restrained serious

Synonyms

measured mellow middle of the road mild moderate nonexcessive nonextreme nonfanatic proper reasonable reasonous sober

Antonyms

excitable fanciful passionate tempestuous volatile wild

Questions

How do you pronounce temperate?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɛmpəɹət/.
What does temperate mean?
Moderate; not excessive.
Where does temperate come from?
First known use: first attested in 1380.

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