moderation

noun

The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

An instance of moderating: bringing something away from extremes, especially in a beneficial way

The process of moderating a discussion

Usage of neutron moderator to slow down neutrons in a nuclear reactor.

Roots

modusmod- · Latin · measure, manner

Synonyms for moderation

moderatenessn temperancen temperatenessn sophrosyne restraintn sobrietyn continencen frugalityn sobernessn forbearancen

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Where does moderation come from?

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