TEMPERATE


Meaning of TEMPERATE in English

1.

Temperate is used to describe a climate or a place which is never extremely hot or extremely cold.

The Nile Valley keeps a ~ climate throughout the year.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

2.

If a person’s behaviour is ~, it is calm and reasonable, so that they do not get angry or lose their temper easily. (FORMAL)

His final report to the President was far more ~ and balanced than the earlier memorandum.

= moderate

ADJ

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