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moderation

Syllabification: (mod·er·a·tion)

Definition of moderation

1the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one’s behavior or political opinions:he urged the police to show moderation
the action of making something less extreme, intense, or violent:the union’s approach was based on increased dialogue and the moderation of demands

Phrases

in moderation: within reasonable limits; not to excess:nuts can be eaten in moderation

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin moderatio(n-), from the verb moderare 'to control' (see moderate)

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