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    [Adjective]  | "in*tem*per*ate" | \ (ˌ)in-ˈtem-p(ə-)rət \


    1: not temperate; especially : given to excessive use of intoxicating liquors


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English intemperat, from Latin intemperatus, from in- + temperatus, past participle of temperare to temper;

    [Adjective]  | "intemperate" 


    1: showing no signs of being under control;


      * e.g., " ... intemperate anger that is so extreme that the man should be in therapy "





    2: given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages;


      * e.g., " ... a serious course in wine appreciation that does not welcome intemperate drinkers and party animals "





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