MEANING
Moderation or self-restraint, especially concerning food, drink, or other appetites.
Use it for
Words that belong together
- practice temperance
- temperance movement
On the page
Her account distinguishes temperance from complete abstinence.
Nearby words
Opposite meanings
Word forms
- Base
- temperance
Usage notes
Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Usually uncountable; no ordinary plural in this sense. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Commonness: moderately common.
Practice this word in a sentenceYour margin notes
Keep a thought for later. Sign in to save privately.