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MODERATION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The action of lessening in severity or intensity
Example:
the object being control or moderation of economic depressions
Synonyms:
mitigation; moderation
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("moderation" is a kind of...):
decrease; diminution; reduction; step-down (the act of decreasing or reducing something)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "moderation"):
abatement (the act of abating)
Derivation:
moderate (make less severe or harsh)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The trait of avoiding excesses
Synonyms:
moderation; temperance
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("moderation" is a kind of...):
natural virtue ((scholasticism) one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature)
control; restraint (discipline in personal and social activities)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "moderation"):
dryness; sobriety (moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs)
abstemiousness (moderation in eating and drinking)
Derivation:
moderationist (a moderate drinker (as opposed to a total abstainer))
Sense 3
Meaning:
Quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
Synonyms:
moderateness; moderation
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("moderation" is a kind of...):
degree; grade; level (a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality)
Attribute:
moderate (being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme)
immoderate (beyond reasonable limits)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "moderation"):
golden mean (the middle between extremes)
reasonableness (moderation in expectations)
Antonym:
immoderation (the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation)
Derivation:
moderate (make less fast or intense)
moderate (make less strong or intense; soften)
moderate (lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits)
Sense 4
Meaning:
A change for the better
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("moderation" is a kind of...):
alteration; change; modification (an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "moderation"):
disembarrassment (something that extricates you from embarrassment)
breath of fresh air (a welcome relief)
Context examples:
But Mr. Gardiner, though he assured her again of his earnest endeavours in the cause, could not avoid recommending moderation to her, as well in her hopes as her fear; and after talking with her in this manner till dinner was on the table, they all left her to vent all her feelings on the housekeeper, who attended in the absence of her daughters.
(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)
The findings affirm recommendation to consume red meat in moderation, and that a healthy and balanced diet should contain sufficient and varied protein sources, including healthier alternatives to red meat such as fish, tofu and legumes.
(Eating Meat Linked to Higher Risk of Diabetes, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
For he argued thus: that the two half brains being left to debate the matter between themselves within the space of one skull, would soon come to a good understanding, and produce that moderation, as well as regularity of thinking, so much to be wished for in the heads of those, who imagine they come into the world only to watch and govern its motion: and as to the difference of brains, in quantity or quality, among those who are directors in faction, the doctor assured us, from his own knowledge, that it was a perfect trifle.
(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)
She was sensible and clever; but eager in everything: her sorrows, her joys, could have no moderation.
(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)
By moderation and economy, and bringing down your wants to your income, and all that.
(Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen)
When I reflected on his crimes and malice, my hatred and revenge burst all bounds of moderation.
(Frankenstein, by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley)
Harriet was farther unfortunate in the tone of her companions at Mrs. Goddard's; Mr. Elton being the adoration of all the teachers and great girls in the school; and it must be at Hartfield only that she could have any chance of hearing him spoken of with cooling moderation or repellent truth.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
We observed that in moderation, your body has the machinery to handle sugar, said Brian Hoffmann, lead researcher on the study and assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University.
(Artificial Sweeteners Can Still Lead to Obesity, Diabetes, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
His attentions to Miss King were now the consequence of views solely and hatefully mercenary; and the mediocrity of her fortune proved no longer the moderation of his wishes, but his eagerness to grasp at anything.
(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)
Your aunt Norris has always been an advocate, and very judiciously, for young people's being brought up without unnecessary indulgences; but there should be moderation in everything.
(Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen)
