- temperance tem·per·ance n
- ['tɛmp(ə)r(ə)ns]
(frm: self-control) moderazione f , (in drinking) temperanza nel bere, (teetotalism) astinenza dal bere
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tem|per|ance — «TEHM puhr uhns, pruhns», noun. 1. the state or quality of being moderate in action, speech, or habits; self control: »Temperance should be applied not only to food and drink but also to work and play. 2. the state or quality of being moderate in … Useful english dictionary
tem·per·ance — /ˈtɛmprəns/ noun [noncount] 1 old fashioned : the practice of drinking little or no alcohol The minister preached about temperance. 2 formal : the practice of always controlling your actions, thoughts, or feelings so that you do not eat or drink… … Useful english dictionary
Temperance — Tem per*ance, n. [L. temperantia: cf. F. temp[ e]rance. See {Temper}, v. t.] 1. Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence; moderation; as, temperance in eating and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Temperance society — Temperance Tem per*ance, n. [L. temperantia: cf. F. temp[ e]rance. See {Temper}, v. t.] 1. Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence; moderation; as, temperance in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
temperance — tem|per|ance [ temp(ə)rəns ] noun uncount 1. ) the practice of not drinking alcohol and the belief that it is wrong to do so: temperance groups/societies 2. ) the ability to control yourself, especially in eating and drinking: MODERATION … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
temperance — tem·per·ance … English syllables
temperance — tem•per•ance [[t]ˈtɛm pər əns, ˈtɛm prəns[/t]] n. 1) moderation or self restraint; self control 2) habitual moderation in any indulgence, appetite, etc 3) total abstinence from alcoholic liquors … From formal English to slang
temperance — Moderation in all things; especially, abstinence from the use of alcoholic beverages. [L. temperantia, moderation] * * * tem·per·ance tem p(ə )rən(t)s, pərn(t)s n habitual moderation in the indulgence of the appetites or passions specif… … Medical dictionary
Attemperance — At*tem per*ance, n. [Cf. OF. atemprance.] Temperance; attemperament. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Intemperance — In*tem per*ance, n. [F. intemp[ e]rance, L. intemperantia. See {In } not, and {Temperance}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate; excess in any kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate indulgence of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
in — in·earth; in·ebri·a·tion; in·ebri·ety; in·ebri·ous; in·edible; in·ed·i·ta; in·edited; in·educabilia; in·educability; in·educable; in·education; in·ef·fa·bil·i·ty; in·ef·face·abil·i·ty; in·effaceable; in·effectuality; in·efficacious;… … English syllables
