temperate

[ tem-per-it, tem-prit ]
/ ˈtɛm pər ɪt, ˈtɛm prɪt /
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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

1350–1400; Middle English temperat < Latin temperātus, past participle of temperāre to exercise restraint, control. See temper, -ate1

synonym study for temperate

1. See moderate.

OTHER WORDS FROM temperate

Words nearby temperate

temper tantrum, tempera, temperament, temperamental, temperance, temperate, temperate bacteriophage, temperate zone, temperature, temperature gradient, temperature inversion

Words related to temperately

equally, honorably, rightly, rightfully, reasonably, accurately, duly, properly, honestly, correctly, legally, equitably, legitimately, lawfully, decently, impartially, fairly, rather, quite, somewhat

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British Dictionary definitions for temperately

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, noun

Word Origin for temperate

C14: from Latin temperātus

Medical definitions for temperately

temperate
[ tĕm′pər-ĭt, tĕm′prĭt ]

adj.

Exercising moderation and self-restraint.

Scientific definitions for temperately

temperate
[ tĕm′pər-ĭt ]

Marked by moderate temperatures, weather, or climate.