temperance

Meaning

Noun

• 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
• State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.

Related

Opposite words

• intemperance
• gluttony

Origin

• From Anglo-Norman temperance, from Latin temperantia, from temperans, present participle of temperare. See temper.