temperate
TEHM-puh-ruht
Temperate (adj) means Mild, not extreme in temperature or climate. Example: “Britain has a temperate climate, without extreme heat or cold.”
adj
1
Mild, not extreme in temperature or climate.
"Britain has a temperate climate, without extreme heat or cold."
"These trees can only grow in temperate climates."
2
Moderate in behaviour, appetite, or emotion; self-controlled.
"He remained temperate even under intense provocation."
How to use temperate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMild and moderate, whether describing weather or a person's behaviour.
Common pairings
temperate climate
temperate zone
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- temperates
- Past tense
- temperated
- Comparative
- more temperate
- Superlative
- most temperate
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Britain has a _____ climate, without extreme heat or cold.
Etymology
From Latin temperātus, past participle of temperāre, "to moderate" — related to "temper" and "temperance."
Synonyms
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abstemious
calm
collected
composed
continent
cool
dispassionate
inexcitable
imperturbable
regular
sedate
sober
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What does “temperate” mean?
The word “temperate” means mild, not extreme in temperature or climate. In plain terms, mild and moderate, whether describing weather or a person's behaviour.
How do you pronounce “temperate”?
“Temperate” is pronounced TEHM-puh-ruht (/ˈtɛmpəɹət/ in IPA).
How do you use “temperate” in a sentence?
Here is “temperate” used in a sentence: “Britain has a temperate climate, without extreme heat or cold.”
What is another word for “temperate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “temperate” include abstemious, calm, collected, composed, continent and cool.
What is the opposite of “temperate”?
The opposite of “temperate” — its antonyms — are excitable, fanciful, passionate, tempestuous and volatile.
What part of speech is “temperate”?
“Temperate” is an adjective.
Where does the word “temperate” come from?
The word “temperate” comes from Latin. From Latin temperātus, past participle of temperāre, "to moderate" — related to "temper" and "temperance.".
Is “temperate” a common word?
“Temperate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
