temperate
[ tem-per-it, tem-prit ]
/ ˈtɛm pər ɪt, ˈtɛm prɪt /
adjective
moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.
moderate as regards indulgence of appetite or passion, especially in the use of alcoholic liquors.
not excessive in degree, as things, qualities, etc.
moderate in respect to temperature; not subject to prolonged extremes of hot or cold weather.
Microbiology.
(of a virus) existing in infected host cells but rarely causing lysis.
Origin of temperate
synonym study for temperate
1. See
moderate.
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British Dictionary definitions for temperate
temperate
/ (ˈtɛmpərɪt, ˈtɛmprɪt) /
adjective
having a climate intermediate between tropical and polar; moderate or mild in temperature
mild in quality or character; exhibiting temperance
Derived forms of temperate
temperately, adverb temperateness, nounWord Origin for temperate
C14: from Latin
temperātus
Medical definitions for temperate
temperate
[ tĕm′pər-ĭt, tĕm′prĭt ]
adj.
Exercising moderation and self-restraint.
Scientific definitions for temperate
temperate
[ tĕm′pər-ĭt ]
Marked by moderate temperatures, weather, or climate.