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Temperance: meaning, definitions and examples

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temperance

 

[ ˈtɛmp(ə)rəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

moderation

Temperance is the practice of avoiding excess, especially in regards to alcohol consumption. It is the act of self-control and moderation in one's behavior and habits.

Synonyms

abstinence, moderation, restraint

Examples of usage

  • His temperance in drinking alcohol allowed him to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
  • She practiced temperance by limiting her dessert intake to once a week.
Context #2 | Noun

virtue

Temperance is also considered a virtue, representing the ability to control one's desires and impulses for the greater good. It is often associated with wisdom and self-discipline.

Synonyms

moderation, self-control, sobriety

Examples of usage

  • The ancient philosophers emphasized the importance of temperance as a key virtue.
  • Her temperance in handling difficult situations earned her respect from her peers.

Translations

Translations of the word "temperance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 temperança

🇮🇳 संयम

🇩🇪 Mäßigung

🇮🇩 kesederhanaan

🇺🇦 стриманість

🇵🇱 umiar

🇯🇵 節制 (せっせい)

🇫🇷 tempérance

🇪🇸 templanza

🇹🇷 ölçülülük

🇰🇷 절제

🇸🇦 اعتدال

🇨🇿 umírněnost

🇸🇰 umiernenosť

🇨🇳 节制 (jiézhì)

🇸🇮 zmernost

🇮🇸 hófsemi

🇰🇿 ұстамдылық

🇬🇪 ზომიერება

🇦🇿 təvazökarlıq

🇲🇽 templanza

Etymology

The word 'temperance' originated from the Latin word 'temperantia', meaning moderation or restraint. It has been historically associated with the Temperance movement, which advocated for moderation or abstention from alcohol. The concept of temperance has roots in various philosophical and religious traditions, emphasizing the importance of self-control and moderation in one's actions.

See also: intemperance, intemperate, temperament, temperate, temperature, tempering.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,678, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.