Moderate: meaning, definitions and examples
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moderate
[ ˈmɒdərət ]
in a meeting
Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme.
Synonyms
fair, modest, reasonable, temperate
Examples of usage
- The moderator asked for moderate responses from the participants.
- She took a moderate approach to solving the conflict.
temperature
To make or become less extreme, intense, or violent.
Synonyms
lessen, mitigate, reduce, temper
Examples of usage
- He tried to moderate his anger.
- The weather is expected to moderate tomorrow.
politics
A person who holds moderate views, especially in politics.
Synonyms
centrist, middle-of-the-road, moderating
Examples of usage
- He is known as a moderate who seeks compromise.
Translations
Translations of the word "moderate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 moderado
🇮🇳 मध्यम
🇩🇪 mäßig
🇮🇩 sedang
🇺🇦 помірний
🇵🇱 umiarkowany
🇯🇵 適度な
🇫🇷 modéré
🇪🇸 moderado
🇹🇷 ılımlı
🇰🇷 적당한
🇸🇦 معتدل
🇨🇿 umírněný
🇸🇰 mierny
🇨🇳 适度的
🇸🇮 zmeren
🇮🇸 hófstilltur
🇰🇿 орташа
🇬🇪 ზომიერი
🇦🇿 mülayim
🇲🇽 moderado
Word origin
The word 'moderate' originated from the Latin word 'moderatus', which means 'restrained'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Over time, 'moderate' has been used to describe things that are within reasonable limits, not extreme or excessive. The term is commonly used in various contexts, including politics, weather, and behavior.