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temperate

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmp(ə)rət/
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Definition of temperate

adjective

  • 1relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures: sage can be grown outdoors in cool, temperate climates Chile has one of the largest temperate forests in the southern hemisphere
  • 2showing moderation or self-restraint:Charles was temperate in his consumption of both food and drink

Derivatives

temperately

adverb

temperateness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'not affected by passion or emotion'): from Latin temperatus 'mingled, restrained', from the verb temperare

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Definition of temperate in the US English dictionary

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