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sophrosyne
noun
so·phros·y·ne
\səˈfräsən(ˌ)ē\
Definition of sophrosyne
-s
1 : temperance 2
2a : self-control b : prudence —contrasted with hubris
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Origin and Etymology of 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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