- moderate (Adj.)
- germ. mēti-; mētīga-
Neuenglisch-germanisches Wörterbuch. Gerhard Köbler. 2010.
moderate (Adj.)
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moderate# — moderate adj 1 Moderate, temperate are often used interchangeably to denote not excessive in degree, amount, or intensity {a moderate allowance} {temperate heat} When contrasted moderate often connotes absence or avoidance of excess and is… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
moderate — moderately, adv. moderateness, n. adj., n. /mod euhr it, mod rit/; v. /mod euh rayt /, adj., n., v., moderated, moderating. adj. 1. kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price. 2. of… … Universalium
moderate — {{11}}moderate (adj.) late 14c., originally of weather and other physical conditions, from L. moderatus within bounds, observing moderation; figuratively modest, restrained, pp. of moderari to regulate, mitigate, restrain, temper, set a measure,… … Etymology dictionary
moderate — [mäd′ər it; ] for v. [, mäd′ərāt΄] adj. [ME moderat < L moderatus, pp. of moderare, to keep within bounds, restrain < modus: see MODE] 1. within reasonable limits; avoiding excesses or extremes; temperate or restrained 2. mild; calm;… … English World dictionary
moderate — adj. moderate in (they were moderate in their demands) * * * [ mɒd(ə)rɪt] moderate in (they were moderate in their demands) … Combinatory dictionary
moderate — adj., n., & v. adj. 1 avoiding extremes; temperate in conduct or expression. 2 fairly or tolerably large or good. 3 (of the wind) of medium strength. 4 (of prices) fairly low. n. a person who holds moderate views, esp. in politics. v. 1 tr. &… … Useful english dictionary
moderate — adj 1. reasonable, within reason, judicious, just, sober, rational, sensible; temperate, controlled, restrained, regulated, limited; continent, disciplined, abstinent, sparing, frugal; light, occasional, sporadic; self controlled, steady, calm,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
moderate — ♦♦♦ moderates, moderating, moderated (The adjective and noun are pronounced [[t]mɒ̱dərət[/t]]. The verb is pronounced [[t]mɒ̱dəreɪt[/t]].) 1) ADJ GRADED Moderate political opinions or policies are not extreme. He was an easygoing man of very… … English dictionary
moderate — mod•er•ate adj., n. [[t]ˈmɒd ər ɪt, ˈmɒd rɪt[/t]] v. [[t] əˌreɪt[/t]] adj. n. v. at•ed, at•ing 1) kept or keeping within reasonable limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price[/ex] 2) of medium quantity, extent, or amount: a… … From formal English to slang
moderate — mod|e|rate1 [ˈmɔdərıt US ˈma: ] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: moderatus, past participle of moderare to moderate ] 1.) not very large or very small, very hot or very cold, very fast or very slow etc ▪ Even moderate amounts of alcohol can … Dictionary of contemporary English
moderate — [ˈmɒd(ə)rət] adj I 1) neither very big nor very small in amount, size, strength, or degree Cook the spinach over a moderate heat.[/ex] a moderate increase in house prices[/ex] 2) reasonable and avoiding extreme opinions or actions a moderate… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
