temperate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmp(ə)rət/

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