temperance

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun the trait of avoiding excesses
  2. noun abstaining from excess
  3. noun the act of tempering

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman temperance, from Latin temperantia (“moderation, sobriety, discretion, self-control”), from temperans, present participle of temperare (“to moderate”). See temper. English equivalent temper + -ance.

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Synonyms

moderation

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