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


    1: having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature

    2: found in or associated with a moderate climate

    3: marked by moderation: such as


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English temperat, temperate "restrained, moderate in nature or habits, having the bodily humors in balanced proportion, moderate in temperature or climate," borrowed from Latin temperātus "(of persons) restrained, (of temperature or climate) moderate, between extremes," from past participle of temperāre "to exercise moderation, moderate" {mat|temper:2|};

    [Noun]  | "temperateness" 


    1: an avoidance of extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits;


      * e.g., " ... there was a steadfast temperateness about every aspect of his life "





    [Adjective]  | "temperate" 


    1: avoiding extremes in behavior or expression;


      * e.g., " ... rather temperate in his appraisal of the movie, calling it good but not great "





    2: marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low;


      * e.g., " ... escaped a cold Midwestern winter by vacationing in a more temperate climate down south "





    3: given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites;


      * e.g., " ... a soft-spoken, serious-minded person of temperate habits "





     [ "temper temper" ]

    1: An expression to use when someone is very upset, angry etc. "Temper temper!" could be something like: "Easy now, get a grip!"

      * e.g.,  ... "Temper temper, my dear! No harm done..." 

     [ "Temperance" ]

    1: Temperance is the virtue of moderation and self-control in anything, but especially in indulgence in pleasures. Temperance, in the large sense of moderation or self-control, was the characteristic Greek virtue.

      * e.g.,  ... To consciously limit oneself in guility pleasures such as substances to make the individual "feel" better 

     [ "Temperative" ]

    1: to be extra sensitive to temperature changes; a combination of the words temperature and sensitive

      * e.g.,  ... someone is temperative if they are too cold or too hot when everyone around them is comfortable 

     [ "Temperance" ]

    1: A girl who is indifferent, sarcastic, and bipolar. The complete opposite of what her name means- 'moderation and self control'. She cares a lot about friends and is very loyal, but doesn't like to show it. She can be very proud, too, and doesn't like to accept help from others. Generally doesn't trust either. Might curse a lot.

      * e.g.,  ... You: You're bipolar. Temperance: No shit sherlock, what gave you the first clue? 

     [ "temperate" ]

    1: Rate of a temperature increase. The first derivative of a temperature over time function.

      * e.g.,  ... The temperate of the sun is rather constant while the temperate of an explosion is parabolic. 

     [ "Temperate" ]

    1: 1) to feel "in the middle. You're not extremely happy or sad, in the middle.

      * e.g.,  ... 1) "What's up?" Nm just boolin, highkey temperate 2) That test was hella hard. I think I failed." "Nah, to me it was kinda temperate" 


     [ "Temperate" ]

    2: 2) Moderate, not

     [ "tempered" ]

    1: Having a specified temper or disposition

      * e.g.,  ... The boy was very short Tempered 

     [ "Temperance" ]

    1: Person with an extremely controlling personality, loves animals, typically blonde, and likes to roll their eyes and glare at people.

      * e.g.,  ... Were you late to class? Temperance is going to be so mad at you. 

     [ "temperation" ]

    1: the measure of temperature

      * e.g.,  ... the temperation of this room is astonishing 

     [ "Temperance" ]

    1: A fantabulous girl who is never ever jealous of Nisa. NEVER.

      * e.g.,  ... oh look Nisa is being thrown in the trash! 


     [ "Temperance" ]

    2: Nisa will never be as good as Temperance.

      * e.g.,  ... "yeah i bet Temperance is the one doing it" "Temperance is a life saver!" 


     [ "Temperance" ]

    3: Temperance likes throwing Nisa in the trash.

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