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/
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'.
Breakdown
Latin 'modus' (measure, mode) + '-atus' (past participle suffix) = moderatus (kept within measure) → moderate
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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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