səˈfräs ə n(ˌ)ē noun
( -s )
Etymology: Greek sōphrosynē, from sōphrōn being of sound mind, prudent, reasonable (from saos, sōs whole, safe, sound + -phrōn; akin to Greek phrēn mind) + -sȳnē, suffix used to form abstract nouns — more at thumb , frenetic
1. : temperance 2
2.
a. : self-control
b. : prudence — contrasted with hubris