Temperate: meaning, definitions and examples

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temperate

 

[ หˆtษ›mp(ษ™)rษ™t ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

climate

Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures.

Synonyms

mild, moderate, pleasant

Examples of usage

  • The city enjoys a temperate climate with moderate temperatures year-round.
  • Temperate regions are known for their pleasant weather conditions.
  • The temperate zone is located between the tropics and the polar regions.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Exercising moderation and self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking.

Synonyms

disciplined, moderate, restrained

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his temperate habits, never indulging in excess.
  • She maintained a temperate lifestyle, avoiding unhealthy habits.
  • Being temperate in his actions, he was respected for his discipline.

Translations

Translations of the word "temperate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น temperado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคถเฅ€เคคเฅ‹เคทเฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gemรครŸigt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sejuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะผั–ั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ umiarkowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฉใ‚„ใ‹ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tempรฉrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ templado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑlฤฑman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜จํ™”ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุชุฏู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรญrnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mierny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฉๅธฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmeren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ milda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพาฃั‹ั€ะถะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผlayim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ templado

Word origin

The word 'temperate' originated from the Latin word 'temperatus', which means moderate or restrained. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe mild climates and moderate behavior. The concept of temperance has been valued in various cultures and philosophies, emphasizing the importance of balance and moderation in different aspects of life.

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