IMMODERATE


Meaning of IMMODERATE in English

/ ɪˈmɒdərət; NAmE ɪˈmɑːd-/ adjective

[ usually before noun ] ( formal , disapproving ) extreme; not reasonable

SYN excessive :

immoderate drinking

OPP moderate

►  im·mod·er·ate·ly adverb

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from Latin immoderatus , from in- not + moderatus reduced, controlled (past participle of moderare ).

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