noun

temperance

temperance, moderation, self-control, abstinence

He believed in temperance in all things.

He believed in temperance in all things.

The temperance movement advocated for abstinence from alcohol.

The temperance movement advocated for abstinence from alcohol.

temperance in ((sth.)) moderation in (sth.) He practices temperance in his diet.

Synonyms: moderation, self-control, restraint; Antonyms: excess, indulgence

From Latin 'temperantia' (moderation), from 'temperare' (to restrain, moderate).

Think of keeping your 'temper' in check. It's about self-control and moderation. The '-ance' suffix denotes a quality or state.

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