temperance

== English == === Alternative forms === temperaunce (obsolete) === Etymology === From Anglo-Norman temperance, from Latin temperantia (“moderation, sobriety, discretion, self-control”), from temperans, present participle of temperare (“to moderate”). See temper. English equivalent temper +‎ -ance. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈtɛmpəɹəns/ Hyphenation: tem‧per‧ance === Noun === temperance (countable and uncountable, plural temperances) Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence. Moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors. Moderation of passion; calmness. Synonyms: patience, calmness, sedateness (obsolete) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature. ==== Antonyms ==== intemperance gluttony ==== Coordinate terms ==== (virtue): chastity, charity, diligence, patience, kindness, humility ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== temper temperament temperamental temperature ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====