Definitions for Temperate
ˈtɛm pər ɪt, ˈtɛm prɪttem·per·ate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.3 / 4 votes

1. temperateadjective

   (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate

   "a temperate region"; "the temperate zones"; "temperate plants"

2. temperateadjective

   not extreme in behavior

   "temperate in his habits"; "a temperate response to an insult"; "temperate in his eating and drinking"

3. moderate, temperateadjective

   not extreme

   "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. temperateverb

   To render temperate; to moderate; to soften; to temper.

2. temperateadjective

   Moderate; not excessive; as, temperate heat; a temperate climate.

3. temperateadjective

   Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions; as, temperate in eating and drinking.

4. temperateadjective

   Proceeding from temperance.

5. Etymology: temperatus, past participle of tempero. See temper.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Temperateadjective

   Etymology: temperatus, Lat.

   1. Not excessive; moderate in degree of any quality.

   Use a temperate heat, for they are ever temperate heats that digest and mature; wherein we mean temperate, according to the nature of the subject; for that may be temperate to fruits and liquors which will not work at all upon metals. Francis Bacon.

   His sleep
   Was airy, light, from pure digestion bred,
   And temp’rate vapours bland. John Milton.

   2. Moderate in meat and drink.

   I advised him to be temperate in eating and drinking. Richard Wiseman.

   3. Free from ardent passion.

   So hot a speed with such advice dispos’d;
   Such temp’rate order in so fierce a course
   Doth want example. William Shakespeare.

   She’s not froward, but modest as the dove:
   She is not hot, but temperate as the morn. William Shakespeare.

   From temperate inactivity we are unready to put in execution the suggestions of reason. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Temperate

   In geography, the temperate climates of Earth occur in the middle latitudes (23.5° to 66.5° N/S of Equator), which span between the tropics and the polar regions of Earth. These zones generally have wider temperature ranges throughout the year and more distinct seasonal changes compared to tropical climates, where such variations are often small and usually only have precipitation changes.In temperate climates, not only do latitudinal positions influence temperature changes, but sea currents, prevailing wind direction, continentality (how large a landmass is) and altitude also shape temperate climates. The Köppen climate classification defines a climate as "temperate" C, when the mean temperature is above −3 °C (26.6 °F) but below 18 °C (64.4 °F) in the coldest month to account for the persistency of frost. However, other climate classifications set the minimum at 0 °C (32.0 °F).

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. temperate

   Temperate refers to something characterized by mild, moderate, or balanced conditions, typically in regard to climate, weather, or behavior. It describes an area or environment that is not extreme, such as regions of the earth with moderate rainfall and temperatures that are not too hot or too cold. It can also refer to a person's moderate, self-restrained, or balanced behavior or actions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Temperateverb

   moderate; not excessive; as, temperate heat; a temperate climate

2. Temperateverb

   not marked with passion; not violent; cool; calm; as, temperate language

3. Temperateverb

   moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions; as, temperate in eating and drinking

4. Temperateverb

   proceeding from temperance

5. Temperateverb

   to render temperate; to moderate; to soften; to temper

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Temperate

   tem′pėr-āt, adj. moderate in degree of any quality, esp. in the appetites and passions, self-restrained: calm: cool, mild, moderate in temperature: abstemious.—adv. Tem′perately.—n. Tem′perateness.—adj. Tem′perative.—n. Tem′perature, constitution: proportion: degree of any quality, esp. of heat or cold in weather or climate: the thermal condition of a body which determines the interchange of heat between it and other bodies: state of a living body with respect to sensible heat.—Temperate zones, the parts of the earth of more cool and equable temperature lying between the tropics and the polar circles—the North Temperate Zone being the space between the tropic of Cancer and the arctic circle; the South Temperate Zone, that between the tropic of Capricorn and the antarctic circle.

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Anagrams for Temperate »

1. petameter

2. petametre

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Temperate in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Temperate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Temperate in a Sentence

1. Theresa Crimmins:

   Plants, especially those of temperate systems, respond to a number of cues in order to wake up in the spring, including exposure to chill in the winter, exposure to warmth in the spring, and day length.

2. Thomas Paine:

   Those words, temperate and moderate, are words either of political cowardice, or of cunning, or seduction. A thing, moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper, is always a virtue; but moderation in principle, is a species of vice.

3. Mao Zedong:

   A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, or doing embroidery; it cannot be so refined, so leisurely and gentle, so temperate, kind, courteous, restrained and magnanimous. A revolution is an insurrection, an act of violence by which one class overthrows another.

4. Timothy Dolan:

   I just wish we could do that in a temperate, civil way, instead of screaming at each other.

5. Jennifer Burt:

   TOI-1231 b is one of the only other planets we know of in a similar size and temperature range, so future observations of this new planet will let us determine just how common( or rare) it is for water clouds to form around these temperate worlds.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Temperate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Temperate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Temperate
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temperate
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Temperate
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Temperate
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Temperate