English Explanatory Dictionary

intemperance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Lack of moderation or temperance; excess.
  2. Drunkenness or gluttony.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈtɛmpɛɹəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Grendelkhan-intemperance.wav

Word forms

intemperance intemperances intemperaunce intemperancy

Etymology

From Middle French intempérance, from Latin intemperantia.

Antonyms

temperance

Related words

intemperate
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