temperate (Meaning)
temperate (a)
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
not extreme in behavior
temperate (s)
not extreme
temperate (v. t.)
Moderate; not excessive; as, temperate heat; a temperate climate.
Not marked with passion; not violent; cool; calm; as, temperate language.
Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions; as, temperate in eating and drinking.
Proceeding from temperance.
To render temperate; to moderate; to soften; to temper.
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temperate Sentence Examples
- The temperate climate of the Pacific Northwest makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
- In the temperate regions of the Earth, the seasons are clearly defined and the weather is relatively mild.
- The temperate forests of the southern hemisphere are home to a wide variety of plants and animals.
- The temperate oceans are relatively warm and stable, making them ideal for marine life.
- The temperate grasslands of the American Midwest provide grazing land for livestock.
- The temperate rainforests of the Amazon Basin receive abundant rainfall throughout the year.
- The temperate climate of the Mediterranean region is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
- The temperate lakes of the Canadian Shield are a popular destination for fishing and boating.
- The temperate savannas of Africa support a diverse range of wildlife.
- The temperate tundra of the Arctic Circle is a cold, treeless landscape.
FAQs About the word temperate
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate, not extreme in behavior, not extremeModerate; not excessive; as,
restrained,moderate,typical, controlled, reasonable, inhibited, mediocre, regular, ordinary, usual
unreasonable, irrational, unreasonable,extreme, radical, intemperate, irrational, excessive, inordinate, inordinate
The temperate climate of the Pacific Northwest makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
In the temperate regions of the Earth, the seasons are clearly defined and the weather is relatively mild.
The temperate forests of the southern hemisphere are home to a wide variety of plants and animals.
The temperate oceans are relatively warm and stable, making them ideal for marine life.
