temperance
Significado (Inglés)
- (countable, uncountable) Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
- (countable, uncountable) Moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.
- (countable, uncountable) Moderation of passion; calmness.
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
Conceptos
Sinónimos
abstention
self restraint
moderation in drink
self discipline
Traducciones
Frecuencia
Pronunciado como (IPA)
/ˈtɛmpəɹəns/
Etimología (Inglés)
From Anglo-Norman temperance, from Latin temperantia (“moderation, sobriety, discretion, self-control”), from temperans, present participle of temperare (“to moderate”). See temper. English equivalent temper + -ance.
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