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sophrosyne

noun
so·​phros·​y·​ne | \səˈfräsᵊn(ˌ)ē\
plural -s

Definition of sophrosyne 

1 : temperance sense 2

2a : self-control

b : prudence —contrasted with hubris

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History and Etymology for sophrosyne

Greek sōphrosynē, from sōphrōn being of sound mind, prudent, reasonable (from saos, sōs whole, safe, sound + -phrōn; akin to Greek phrēn mind) + -sȳnē, suffix used to form abstract nouns

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