temperate

adjective tem·per·ate \ ˈtem-p(ə-)rət \

|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

Examples: temperate in a Sentence

Definition of temperate

1 a : having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature

b : found in or associated with a moderate climate

temperate insects

2 : marked by moderation: such 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

3 : existing as a prophage in infected cells and rarely causing lysis

temperate bacteriophages

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temperately

adverb

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temperateness

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Examples of temperate in a Sentence

They had a temperate discussion.
He is a temperate man.

Recent Examples of temperate from the Web

That’s why indoor dogs and those who live in temperate climates tend to experience less dramatic cycles of shedding.

— dr. patty khuly, miamiherald, "Shedding is a normal for dogs; most times no need to be concerned," 8 June 2018
Year-round fun With such casual surroundings and a temperate climate, AMI, as it’s informally called, is a year-round destination.

— clifford pugh, San Antonio Express-News, "Anna Maria Island a time capsule of simpler times in Florida," 5 June 2018
Between its natural beauty, its temperate climate and Canada’s liberal immigration policies, the city has become a magnet for foreign buyers, especially from China.

— conor dougherty, New York Times, "In Vancouver, a Housing Frenzy That Even Owners Want to End," 2 June 2018
Built by the Germans as a centre of colonial administration because of the temperate climate, Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from your safari.

— julian harrison, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Trip to Africa," 5 Oct. 2016
Then Antarctica was a wooded, lush habitat with a temperate climate that contained a number of dinosaurs—many of whom were covered with feathers.

— ryan smith, Chicago Reader, "Move over, T-Rex: Field Museum shows off the diversity of dinos from outside America," 30 May 2018
But the temperate weather this year allowed the group to light two small hot-air balloons emblazoned with POW-MIA and military emblems and set them aloft.

— janice steinhagen, Courant Community, "Friends Gather To Recall Fallen Marine Tyler Griffin," 11 Apr. 2018
The current is partly why Western Europe enjoys temperate weather, and meteorologists are linking changes in North Atlantic ocean temperatures to recent summer heat waves.

— chris mooney, BostonGlobe.com, "Atlantic Ocean circulation hasn’t been this sluggish in 1,000 years. What that means for New England," 11 Apr. 2018
In addition to winning $1.2 million on an $18 bet, the woman also managed to avoid the rainiest Kentucky Debry in history, enjoying the temperate climate of Texas while claiming the winnings of Louisville's most famous race instead.

— thomas novelly, The Courier-Journal, "A Texas woman won $1.2 million on $18 Kentucky Derby bet," 7 May 2018

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