moderate — average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree; not extreme
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree; not extreme
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːdərət/
Korean meaning: 보통의, 적당한, 중간 정도의
Korean pronunciation: **마**더릿
Example Sentences
- My diet plan is simple: moderate eating and zero moderation in complaining about it.
- The company showed moderate growth this quarter, which is better than moderate panic.
- She maintained a moderate lifestyle, avoiding both extreme luxury and extreme poverty.
moderate
ADJECTIVE//ˈmɑːdərət//
average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree; not extreme
average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree; not extreme
While some overrate the heat and others separate in extremes, she keeps her pace moderate and steady between the two.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'moderatus', the past participle of 'moderari' meaning 'to keep within bounds' or 'to regulate'. The Latin root likely derives from 'modus' meaning 'measure' or 'mode'.
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📝Examples
“My diet plan is simple: moderate eating and zero moderation in complaining about it.”
“The company showed moderate growth this quarter, which is better than moderate panic.”
“She maintained a moderate lifestyle, avoiding both extreme luxury and extreme poverty.”
“The teacher asked students to moderate their enthusiasm during the library visit.”
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