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   Tem·per·ance

   /ˈtemp(ə)rəns/

   

   noun

   • 1. abstinence from alcoholic drink: "Davies was a strict advocate of temperance" Similar teetotalismabstinenceabstentionsobrietyprohibitionrare:RechabitismnephalismOpposite bibulousnesscrapulence
   • 2. the quality of moderation or self-restraint: "the whole multitude of men lack temperance in their lives, either from ignorance or from want of self-control" Similar self-restraintrestraintmoderationself-controlself-disciplinelack of indulgenceabstemiousnessabstinenceself-denialausterityasceticismrare:continenceOpposite intemperanceexcessoverindulgence

   Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French temperaunce, from Latin temperantia ‘moderation’, from temperare ‘restrain’.

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   • Tempers such as Soft, 1/4 Hard, 1/2 Hard, 3/4 Hard, and Full Hard are produced by compressing flat stainless steel under very high pressures between two rolls, which flatten and elongate the material. This increases the material surface’s tensile strength and yield strength. Soft tempers contain no spring back, due to the annealing process.

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   What is the definition of tempers?

   • 1. a particular state of mind or feelings. 2. habit of mind, esp. with respect to irritability or patience; disposition: an even temper. 4. calm disposition; composure: to lose one's temper. 5. a substance added to modify other properties. 6. a. the degree of hardness and strength imparted to a metal, as by quenching or treatment with heat.

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   • To be or become tempered. Synonyms: mollify season normalize anneal harden moderate chasten wrath tone spirit soothe soften restrain regulate rage Antonyms: soften flex bend upset aggravate agitate infuriate excite dissolve melt violate injure attack Frame of mind; disposition; mood.

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   Temperance definition: moderation or self-restraint in action, statement, etc.; self-control.. See examples of TEMPERANCE used in a sentence.

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   noun. /ˈtɛmp (ə)r (ə)ns/ IPA. Dictionary definition of temperance. The practice of moderation or self-control, particularly in relation to pleasure and desires. "The monk lived a life of temperance, abstaining from worldly pleasures." Detailed meaning of temperance.

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   What does the word temperance mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word temperance, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. temperance has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. weather (Middle English) music (mid 1500s) Entry status.

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   A cartoon from Australia ca. 1906. The temperance movement attempted to greatly reduce the amount of alcohol consumed or even prohibit its production and consumption entirely. In predominantly Muslim countries, temperance is part of Islam. In predominantly Christian countries, forms of Christianity influenced by Wesleyan views on sanctification ...

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    Definitions of 'temperance' 1. If you believe in temperance, you disapprove of drinking alcohol. [...] 2. A person who shows temperance has a strong mind and does not eat too much, drink too much, or do too much of anything. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'temperance' British English: tempərəns American English: tɛmpərəns , -prəns.