■ adjective 'mɒd(ə)rət
1》 average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.
2》 not radical or excessively right- or left-wing.
■ noun 'mɒd(ə)rət a person with ~ views.
■ verb 'mɒdəreɪt
1》 make or become less extreme, intense, or violent.
2》 Brit. review (examination papers or results) so as to ensure consistency of marking.
3》 (in academic and ecclesiastical contexts) preside over (a deliberative body) or at (a debate).
4》 monitor (an Internet bulletin board or chat room) for inappropriate or offensive content.
5》 Physics retard (neutrons) with a moderator.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
moderatism noun
Origin
ME: from L. moderat- , moderare 'reduce, control'; related to modest .