Temperance word meaning and definition

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• Meaning and definition
• Synonyms for temperance
• Antonyms
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Meaning and definition for "temperance" word

[noun] the act of tempering
[noun] abstaining from excess
[noun] the trait of avoiding excesses

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\Tem"per*ance\, n. [L. temperantia: cf. F. temp['e]rance. See {Temper}, v. t.] 1. Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence; moderation; as, temperance in eating and drinking; temperance in the indulgence of joy or mirth; specifically, moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors. 2. Moderation of passion; patience; calmness; sedateness. [R.] ``A gentleman of all temperance.'' --Shak. He calmed his wrath with goodly temperance. --Spenser. 3. State with regard to heat or cold; temperature. [Obs.] ``Tender and delicate temperance.'' --Shak. {Temperance society}, an association formed for the purpose of diminishing or stopping the use of alcoholic liquors as a beverage.

Synonyms for temperance

moderation, sobriety

Antonyms: intemperance

The fun area, different aproach to word »temperance«

Let's analyse "temperance" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ECNAREPMET. Average typing speed for these characters is 2680 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: - . -- .--. . .-. .- -. -.-. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: temperance: 5 + 5 + 1 + 5 = 16, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: temperance: 2 + 5 + 4 + 7 + 5 + 9 + 1 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 46, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (3)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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