Temperate

Adjective

Definitions

1.AdjectiveModerate; not excessive.

"temperate heat; He has a temperate demeanour; These trees can only grow in temperate climates.; temperate in eating and drinking."

2.AdjectiveSpecifically, moderate in temperature.

"These trees can only grow in temperate climates."

3.AdjectiveModerate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions

"temperate in eating and drinking."

4.AdjectiveProceeding from temperance.

5.AdjectiveDependent on life in a temperate climate.

"temperate fishes"

6.VerbTo render temperate; to moderate

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