Looking for the meaning of the word TEMPERATE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TEMPERATE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Temperate
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘not affected by passion or emotion’): from Latin temperatus ‘mingled, restrained’, from the verb temperare
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtɛmp(ə)rət
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures
Short Definition:of region or climate characterized by mild temperatures
Examples:- sage can be grown outdoors in cool, temperate climates
- Chile has one of the largest temperate forests in the southern hemisphere
Definition:
showing moderation or self-restraint
Short Definition:showing moderation or self-restraint
Examples:- Charles was temperate in his consumption of both food and drink
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