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temperate
adjective
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
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ˈtɛmpəɹət
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adjective
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
“A temperate region”
adjective
Not extreme in behavior
“Temperate in his habits”
adjective
Not extreme
“A moderate penalty”
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A temperate region
The temperate zones
Temperate plants
Temperate in his habits
A temperate response to an insult
Temperate in his eating and drinking
A moderate penalty
Temperate in his response to criticism
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