temperate

CEFRB2

/ˈtɛmpəɹət/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not very hot or cold.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Moderate; not excessive.

Examples

  • They hope that a temperate response will prevent further violent incidents.

  • Our country's climate is temperate.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Specifically, moderate in temperature.

  2. Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions

  3. Proceeding from temperance.

More examples

In context

  • These trees can only grow in temperate climates.

  • Japan's climate is temperate.

  • He has a temperate demeanour

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Origin

adjective

The adjective is first attested in 1380, in Middle English, the verb in 1540; borrowed from Latin temperātus, perfect passive participle of temperō (“to moderate, forbear, combine properly”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix). See temper. Displaced native Old English ġemetegod.