adj., n., & v.
adj. 1 avoiding extremes; temperate in conduct or expression. 2 fairly or tolerably large or good. 3 (of the wind) of medium strength. 4 (of prices) fairly low.
n. a person who holds moderate views, esp. in politics.
v. 1 tr. & intr. make or become less violent, intense, rigorous, etc. 2 tr. (also absol.) act as a moderator of or to. 3 tr. Physics retard (neutrons) with a moderator. moderately adv. moderateness n. moderatism n.
[ ME f. L moderatus past part. of moderare reduce, control: rel. to MODEST ]