temperate

Meanings

• adjective

  moderate in temperature; not extreme

  - "The climate in this region is temperate."
  - "Temperate forests are found in areas with moderate rainfall and temperature."

• verb

  bring or keep (someone or something) within reasonable or acceptable limits

  - "Parents should temper their children's expectations."
  - "He tried to temper his anger."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɛmpəɹət/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

soften , temper

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with temperate
tamer , quamer , chamber , tamper , amper

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Variants

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temperate , temperately , temperateness , temperatenesses , temperate rain forest , temperate rain forests , temperate rainforest , temperate rainforests , temperate zone , temperate zones

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Forms

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temperately, temperateness

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'temperatus', meaning 'moderate' or 'self-controlled'.

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Trivia

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1. The temperate zone is the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

2. Temperate rainforests are the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.

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Related Concepts

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1. climate: Temperate is a type of climate characterized by moderate temperatures and rainfall.

2. self-control: Temperate is also used to describe someone who is able to control their emotions or behavior.

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Culture

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Temperate is often used in discussions about climate and weather. In literature, the term is used metaphorically to describe characters or situations that are balanced or moderate.

How to Memorize "temperate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thermometer that stays within the normal range to remember the meaning of temperate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of moderation or balance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Moderate in temperature, Moderate in behavior'.

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