adjective

temperate

temperate, mild, moderate

He lives in a temperate climate.

He lives in a temperate climate.

She has a temperate personality.

She has a temperate personality.

((noun)) temperate ((noun)) He lives in a temperate climate.

Synonyms: mild, moderate, calm; Antonyms: extreme, harsh, intemperate

From Latin 'temperatus', meaning 'to mix properly, moderate'.

Think of 'temperature'. A temperate climate has a moderate temperature, not too hot or cold.

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