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temperateMain Entry: tem·per·ate Pronunciation: \ˈtem-p(ə-)rət\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English temperat, from Latin temperatus, from past participle of temperare Date: 14th century 1 : marked by moderation: as a : keeping or held within limits : not extreme or excessive : mild b : moderate in indulgence of appetite or desire c : moderate in the use of alcoholic beverages d : marked by an absence or avoidance of extravagance, violence, or extreme partisanship — tem·per·ate·ly adverb — tem·per·ate·ness noun
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