intemperance

Meanings

• Noun

  Lack of moderation or self-control, especially in drinking alcohol.

  - "His intemperance led to his downfall."
  - "The intemperance of the crowd caused chaos in the streets."
  - "She struggled with intemperance, especially when it came to sweets."

• Noun

  Excess or lack of something, especially in a way that is harmful.

  - "The intemperance of the weather made it impossible to farm."
  - "The intemperance of his responses made it difficult to have a conversation."
  - "The intemperance of the sun caused the paint to dry too quickly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intemperance
temperance , perchance , chance

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Variants

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intemperance , intemperances

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Forms

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intemperate, intemperately, intemperateness

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'intemperans', meaning 'unmoderated, immoderate'.

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Trivia

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1. Intemperance is the opposite of temperance.

2. The word 'intemperance' comes from the Latin 'intemperans', meaning 'unmoderated' or 'immoderate'.

3. Intemperance is a common theme in many cautionary tales and morality plays.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alcoholism: A chronic and often relapsing brain disorder characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol consumption, despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences.

2. Self-control: The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and actions, especially in difficult situations.

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Culture

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Intemperance has been a theme in literature, art, and music throughout history, often portrayed as a negative character trait. In literature, intemperance is a common theme in cautionary tales and morality plays. In art, intemperance is often depicted as a personification, such as the figure of Bacchus, the god of wine, who represents the negative consequences of excess. In music, songs about intemperance often warn of the dangers of excess, particularly in relation to alcohol.

How to Memorize "intemperance"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is unable to control their actions or emotions, particularly in relation to alcohol or other substances.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'intemperance' with the idea of a lack of self-control or moderation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'In Temper I Am' to remember the opposite of intemperance.

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