temperate
To render temperate; to moderateTo render temperate; to moderate
» The climate in this region is temperate.
Das Klima dieser Region ist gemäßigt. — al_ex_an_der
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1 senses(obsolete)To render temperate; to moderate
Examples
16 sentencesThe climate in this region is temperate.
deDas Klima dieser Region ist gemäßigt. — al_ex_an_der
Heathers can grow very well in temperate climates.
I like the temperate months more than the cold ones.
They hope that a temperate response will prevent further violent incidents.
In temperate countries, colds and flu rise and fall with the seasons.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
The adjective is first attested in 1380, in Middle English, the verb in 1540; borrowed froThe adjective is first attested in 1380, in Middle English, the verb in 1540; borrowed from Latin temperātus, perfect passive participle of temperō (“to moderate, forbear, combine properly”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix). See temper. Displaced native Old English ġemetegod.
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Forms
temperates, temperating, temperated, temperated| Base form | temperate · to temperate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | temperates |
| Present participle | temperating |
| Past simple | temperated |
| Past participle | temperated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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