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temperancemoderation or self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: moderation or self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtempərəns/

Korean meaning: 절제, 절약, 특히 음식과 술에 대한 자제력

Korean pronunciation: **템**퍼런스

Example Sentences

  • The monk's temperance was legendary - he ate only one meal a day.
  • After discovering the office vending machine, Bob's temperance went out the window.
  • Her temperance at the all-you-can-eat buffet impressed everyone.

temperance

NOUN

//ˈtempərəns//

moderation or self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking

temperance concept
💡 Concept

A person shows temperance by eating modest portions despite abundant food

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temperance rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through temperance and reverence, he finds deliverance!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtempərəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtempərəns/

🌳Etymology

Roottemper
Suffix--ance

Origin

From Latin 'temperantia' meaning moderation and self-restraint. It was one of the four cardinal virtues in ancient Roman philosophy, emphasizing balance and harmony in life.

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🎵Rhyme

reverenceseverancedeliverance
reverence
severance
deliverance

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📝Examples

The monk's temperance was legendary - he ate only one meal a day.

😄 Fun example

After discovering the office vending machine, Bob's temperance went out the window.

😄 Fun example

Her temperance at the all-you-can-eat buffet impressed everyone.

The 19th-century temperance movement led to Prohibition in America.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

moderationrestraintself-controlabstinencesobriety

Antonyms

excessindulgenceintemperance

Related

virtuedisciplinewillpowerabstainmoderate