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temperateness

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: temperateness

1
 n
moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities
2
 n
exhibiting restraint imposed on the self
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: temperateness
1

n moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities

Synonyms:
fair weather, sunshine
Type of:
atmospheric condition, conditions, weather, weather condition
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
2

n exhibiting restraint imposed on the self

“an effective temperateness in debate”
Synonyms:
self-restraint
Types:
stiff upper lip
self-restraint in the expression of emotion (especially fear or grief)
Type of:
control, restraint
discipline in personal and social activities
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