(ˈ)in, ən+ noun
Etymology: Middle English intemperaunce, from Latin intemperantia, from intemperant-, intemperans intemperate (from in- in- (I) + temperant-, temperans temperate, from present participle of temperare to temper, regulate) + -ia -y — more at temper
1. : inclemency or severity especially of weather
2.
a. : excess or lack of moderation in an action
much intemperance of statement in the current condemnation of our education — F.N.Robinson
and especially in satisfying an appetite or passion; specifically : habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants
b. : an intemperate act
these daily intemperances were disquieting, because men can't talk themselves into permanent rages — New World