English
wikipedia|temperance (virtue)
Etymology
See etymology of "to temper".
Noun
en-noun
- habitual|Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence; moderation; as, temperance in eating and drinking; temperance in the indulgence of joy or mirth; specifically, moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicate|intoxicating liquors.
- moderation|Moderation of passion; patience; calmness; sedateness.
- obsolete State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
Antonyms
intemperance
Translations
trans-top|habitual moderation
Finnish: kohtuus, itsehillintä, raittius
French: Sobriété f
German: Mä�igung f
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trans-top|moderation of passion
Finnish: itsehillintä, maltti, tyyneys
French: Sobriété f
German: Mä�igung f
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Related terms
temper
temperament
temperamental
temperature
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