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Definition temperate in American English

temperate adjective

adjective
/ˈtemp(ə)rət/
1

a temperate climate or region is never extremely hot or extremely cold

Example

temperate countries/regions/zones

Example

temperate weather

Synonyms and related words
the weather climate spell abroad American Anglo-American
1.1

used about plants and animals that live in temperate areas

Example

temperate forests/birds

2

not extreme in behavior or language

Example

He was patient, self-controlled, and temperate in his habits.

Synonyms and related words
adaptive addictive a man of something
Definition temperate in American English