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- [mod-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃən/
- /ˌmɒd.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mod-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of moderation word
- noun moderation the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance. 1
- noun moderation the act of moderating. 1
- noun moderation moderations, British. the first public examinations at Oxford University for the B.A. degree in mathematics or in classics. 1
- idioms moderation in moderation, without excess; moderately; temperately: to drink in moderation. 1
- noun moderation The avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behavior or political opinions. 1
- noun moderation measure: not excess 1
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Origin of moderation
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English moderacion < Latin moderātiōn- (stem of moderātiō). See moderate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Moderation
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determiner
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moderation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for moderation
noun moderation
- restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
- fairness — the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness: I have to admit, in all fairness, that she would only be paid for part of the work.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- patience — a female given name.
- coolness — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
Antonyms for moderation
noun moderation
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- discomposure — the state of being discomposed; disorder; agitation; perturbation.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- intemperance — excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
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