temperate
ˈtɛmpərət
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Definition of temperate - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
behaviorshowing moderation or self-restraint
  • He is known for his temperate response to criticism..
controlled moderate restrained
2.
climateTECH.having mild temperaturesTECH.
  • The temperate region experiences moderate seasonal changes..
mild moderate
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Expressions with temperate

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rainforest in a temperate zone
The Pacific Northwest is home to a temperate rainforest.
parts of Earth between tropics and polar regions
Many deciduous forests are found in the temperate zone.
characterized by cooler temperatures within the temperate zone
The cold-temperate climate supports diverse wildlife.

Origin of temperate

Latin, temperatus (moderate)

Terms with temperate included in their meaning

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food
round edible fruit from a common temperate orchard tree
cultivation
tree grown in temperate areas for its fruit
mollusk
mussel species with a blue shell found in temperate waters
geology
soil in temperate regions under deciduous forests
fruit
widely grown plum in temperate areas
weed
plant with white flowers, garlic-flavored leaves, invasive in temperate regions
food
edible nuts from a large temperate tree used in cooking
agriculture
soil found in temperate areas under prairie grasses

Examples of temperate in a sentence

  • His temperate nature makes him a great mediator.
  • Temperate climates are ideal for growing grapes.
  • Many people prefer to live in temperate zones.

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  1. French:modéré, doux, ...
  2. German:mäßig, mild, ...
  3. Italian:moderato, ...
  4. Spanish:moderado, templado, ...
  5. Portuguese:moderado, temperado, ...
  6. Chinese:克制的, 温带的, ...
  7. Japanese:節度のある, 温暖な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعْتَدِل, لَطِيف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָתוּן, מְמוּזָג, ...
  10. Russian:сдержанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стриманий, помірний, ...
  12. Hindi:संयमी, समशीतोष्ण, ...
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