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moderation

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌmɑdɝˈeɪʃən// UK //mˌɒdəɹˈeɪʃən// mod·er·a·tion

n. the habit of not doing something too much. It means staying within a healthy or reasonable limit.

n. the avoidance of excess or extremes in one's actions or habits. Often used in the context of diet, consumption, or political views.


SIMPLE

You can eat sweets, but only in moderation.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor advised her that while coffee is fine, she should drink it in moderation to avoid sleep issues.

COMPLEX

The philosopher argued that the key to a fulfilling life was moderation in all things, avoiding both the misery of deprivation and the chaos of overindulgence.

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Origin

From Middle French [Term?], from Old French moderacion, from Latin moderātiō. Morphologically moderate + -ion.

Usage

Commonly used in the prepositional phrase 'in moderation'.

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