noun
Meaning 1
The characteristic of being temperate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
temperateness
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noun
Meaning 2
exhibiting restraint imposed on the self
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- an effective temperateness in debate
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: self-restraint
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: restraint, control
Narrower terms: stiff upper lip
noun
Meaning 3
moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: fair weather, sunshine
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: weather, weather condition, conditions, atmospheric condition
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English temperate Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English temperateness From temperate + -ness.