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temperate

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "temperate" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

temperate

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

temperate is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, temperate is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftemperate

1verb
1adjective
  • Moderate; not excessive

    Example: "a temperate climate."

  • Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions

    Example: "temperate in eating and drinking."

  • Proceeding from temperance.
  • Living in an environment that is temperate, not extreme.

    Example: "temperate fishes"

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