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temperate meaning and definition
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Definition of temperate (adjective)
- (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
- "a temperate region"; "the temperate zones"; "temperate plants"
- antonym: intemperate
- not extreme in behavior
- "temperate in his habits"; "a temperate response to an insult"; "temperate in his eating and drinking"
- antonym: intemperate
- not extreme
- "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism"
- synonyms: moderate
Source: Princeton University Wordnet