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intemperance
noun in·tem·per·ance \(ˌ)in-ˈtem-p(ə-)rən(t)s\
Definition of INTEMPERANCE
: lack of moderation; especially : habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants
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First Known Use of INTEMPERANCE
15th century
Related to INTEMPERANCE
- Synonyms
- alcoholism, drunkenness, insobriety, intemperateness
- Antonyms
- sobriety, temperance
INTEMPERANCE Defined for Kids
intemperance
noun in·tem·per·ance \in-ˈtem-pə-rəns\
Definition of INTEMPERANCE for Kids
: lack of self-control (as in satisfying an appetite)
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intemperance
noun in·tem·per·ance \(ˈ)in-ˈtem-p(ə-)rən(t)s\
Medical Definition of INTEMPERANCE
: lack of moderation; especially : habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants
—in·tem·per·ate \-p(ə-)rət\ adjective
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