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10 Language-to-English DictionariesImmoderate
/ɪˈmɒd.ər.ət/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Exceeding reasonable limits; excessive.
"His immoderate drinking led to serious health issues." - 2
Not restrained or controlled; lacking moderation.
"The immoderate enthusiasm of the crowd was both thrilling and overwhelming."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'immoderate' originates from the Latin 'immoderatus', which combines 'in-' (not) and 'moderatus' (moderate). It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, reflecting a shift from a neutral description of moderation to a more negative connotation of excess and lack of restraint.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Immoderate" is said worldwide
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Immodéré
Transliteration: im-mo-deh-ray
"Son comportement immodéré a choqué tout le monde."
Maßlos
Transliteration: maas-los
"Sein maßloser Genuss führte zu Problemen."
Immoderato
Transliteration: ee-mo-deh-rah-toh
"Il suo comportamento immoderato era evidente."
Inmoderado
Transliteration: een-mo-deh-rah-do
"Su comportamiento inmoderado causó problemas."
Imoderado
Transliteration: ee-mo-deh-rah-do
"Seu comportamento imoderado foi notado por todos."
अत्यधिक
Transliteration: atyadhik
"उसका अत्यधिक व्यवहार सभी को चौंका दिया।"
过度的
Transliteration: guòdù de
"他的过度行为让人震惊。"
과도한
Transliteration: gwadohan
"그의 과도한 행동은 모두를 놀라게 했다."
過度の
Transliteration: kado no
"彼の過度の行動は驚くべきものでした。"
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