temperate
adjective
tem·per·ate
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Definition of temperate
1a
: having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
b
: found in or associated with a moderate climate
temperate insects
2
: marked by moderation: such as
a
: keeping or held within limits : not extreme or excessive : mild
b
: moderate in indulgence of appetite or desire
c
: moderate in the use of alcoholic beverages
d
: marked by an absence or avoidance of extravagance, violence, or extreme partisanship
3
: existing as a prophage in infected cells and rarely causing lysis
temperate bacteriophages
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Examples of temperate in a Sentence
They had a temperate discussion.
He is a temperate man.
Recent Examples on the Web
Gases like methane, water vapor, nitrous oxide, ozone, and carbon dioxide filter out much of the sun's harmful radiation while trapping its heat, allowing a temperate climate to emerge. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "How Heat Waves Work (and Why They're Getting Worse)," 30 Aug. 2019 That’s partly because many California residents live in temperate climates and do not use air conditioning in their homes. — J.d. Morris, SFChronicle.com, "PG&E wants to gradually add $30 per month to the average residential bill," 26 Aug. 2019 Democrats may get the benefit of many doubts in 2020 because Trump and his party decry every position Democrats take, no matter how temperate, as a symptom of fanatical, America-hating radicalism. — Steve Chapman, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Are Democrats blowing their 2020 chance?," 21 June 2019 Thanks to the temperate climate, there's no offseason for criminals or pranksters or nudists. — Author: Logan Hill, Anchorage Daily News, "Is it OK to laugh at Florida Man?," 16 July 2019 Even regions typically known for their temperate climates — including Alaska, Russia, Ireland, Scotland and Canada — have also been battered this summer by higher-than-normal temperatures. — Irina Ivanova, CBS News, "Summer's record-high temperatures threaten to scorch the economy," 19 July 2019 Michigan is often touted as one of the winners in the climate change era because of its temperate climate and abundant fresh water. — John Gallagher, Detroit Free Press, "High water levels foreshadow huge cost of climate change in Michigan," 16 July 2019 With the sunny, temperate weather prompting people to flock to water activities Sunday, officials also investigated two other unrelated offshore incidents near Plymouth and Martha’s Vineyard during the afternoon. — Mike Kotsopoulos, BostonGlobe.com, "Woman in serious condition after being pulled from the water off Hull’s Nantasket Beach," 7 July 2019 After Chaitén, head to Pumalín National Park, an area connecting the Andes with the fjords of the Pacific, to wander trails through the ancient Valdivian temperate rainforest. — National Geographic, "Take the perfect road trip at the bottom of the world," 5 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'temperate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for temperate
temperate
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of temperate
: having temperatures that are not too hot or too cold
formal
: emotionally calm and controlled
old-fashioned
: avoiding behavior that goes beyond what is normal, healthy, or acceptable
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temperate
adjective
tem·per·ate
| \ ˈtem-pə-rət
, -prət\
, -prət\
Kids Definition of temperate
1
: keeping or held within limits : not extreme or excessive
temperate pride
2
: not drinking much liquor
3
: showing self-control
Though angry, he used temperate language.
4
: having a mild climate that is not too hot or too cold
temperate
adjective
tem·per·ate
| \ ˈtem-p(ə-)rət
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Medical Definition of temperate
1
: marked by moderation
especially
: moderate in the use of intoxicating liquors
2
: existing as a prophage in infected cells and rarely causing lysis
temperate bacteriophages
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