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in·tem·per·ate / inˈtemp(ə)rit/ • adj. having or showing a lack of self-control; immoderate: intemperate outbursts concerning global conspiracies. ∎  given to or characterized by excessive indulgence, esp. in alcohol: an intemperate social occasion.DERIVATIVES: in·tem·per·ance / -rəns/ n.in·tem·per·ate·ly adv.in·tem·per·ate·ness n.

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