noun
Uncommon
moderation
mo-duh-RAY-shuhn
Moderation (noun) means the avoidance of extremes; restraint. Example: “He believed in moderation, even when it came to dessert.”
noun
1
The avoidance of extremes; restraint.
"Moderation is a wiser policy than zealotry, I think."
— Christopher Paolini, To Walk the Land Alone (2008)
"He believed in moderation, even when it came to dessert."
2
The process of overseeing and enforcing rules in a discussion or online forum.
"The site increased its moderation after a wave of spam comments."
"The moderation of a large online forum can be hard work."
How to use moderation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither restraint (not overdoing something) or the act of policing rules on a forum or discussion.
Common pairings
everything in moderation
content moderation
exercise moderation
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Word forms
- Plural
- moderations
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Etymology
From Old French moderacion, from Latin moderatio, built from the same root as "moderate."
Synonyms
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immoderation
Related words
Rhymes for moderation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “moderation” mean?
The word “moderation” means the avoidance of extremes; restraint. In plain terms, either restraint (not overdoing something) or the act of policing rules on a forum or discussion.
How do you pronounce “moderation”?
“Moderation” is pronounced mo-duh-RAY-shuhn (/ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “moderation” in a sentence?
Here is “moderation” used in a sentence: “He believed in moderation, even when it came to dessert.”
What part of speech is “moderation”?
“Moderation” is a noun.
Where does the word “moderation” come from?
The word “moderation” comes from Latin. From Old French moderacion, from Latin moderatio, built from the same root as "moderate.".
Is “moderation” a common word?
“Moderation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “moderation” have?
“Moderation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the avoidance of extremes; restraint.
