intemperance

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the quality of being intemperate
  2. noun consumption of alcoholic drinks
  3. noun excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence

Etymology

From Middle French intempérance, from Latin intemperantia.

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