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   temperate

   /ˈtɛmp(ə)rət/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures: "sage can be grown outdoors in cool, temperate climates" Similar mildclementpleasantagreeablebenigngentlebalmyfairOpposite extreme
   • 2. showing moderation or self-restraint: "Charles was temperate in his consumption of both food and drink" Similar self-restrainedrestrainedmoderateself-controlledcontrolleddisciplinedabstemiousself-denyingaustereasceticteetotalabstinentOpposite intemperateimmoderate

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘not affected by passion or emotion’): from Latin temperatus ‘mingled, restrained’, from the verb temperare.

   Derivatives

   • 1. temperately adverb
   • 2. temperateness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTEMPERATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Temperate means neither very hot nor very cold, especially in weather or climate. It can also describe calm and controlled behaviour. See how to use temperate in sentences and compare it with related words.

   • English (US)

     TEMPERATE meaning: 1. (of weather conditions) neither very...

   • Znaczenie Temperate, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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   • Temperate: Thai Translation

     TEMPERATE translate: ปานกลาง. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Temperate: Polish Translation

     TEMPERATE translate: umiarkowany, umiarkowany. Learn more in...

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     temperate translate: sederhana. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Temperate in French

     TEMPERATE translate: tempéré. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Temperate in Spanish

     TEMPERATE translate: templado, templado, moderado, comedido,...

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     temperate translate: gemäßigt. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › temperateTemperate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of temperate as an adjective related to climate, moderation, or self-control. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of temperate.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › temperateTemperate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Temperate means mild, moderate. If you're a temperate person, you are calm, reasonable. If you live in a temperate climate, it's warm and sunny, but not too hot.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTEMPERATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Temperate means neither very hot nor very cold, or calm and controlled. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as weather, biology, and behavior, with examples and translations.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTEMPERATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of temperate as an adjective to describe a climate, a place, or a person's behaviour. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words for temperate.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › temperatetemperate adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Temperate means having a mild temperature without extremes of heat or cold, or behaving in a calm way and with control. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › temperateTemperate - definition of temperate by The Free Dictionary

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   Temperate means moderate or mild in temperature, quality, or behavior. It can also refer to the temperate zone or the temperate species. See different dictionaries, synonyms, and translations of temperate.