🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

moderação

Pronunciation / Transliteration: moderação

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Moderation/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A moderação é importante para a saúde."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behavior or political opinions.

    "Practicing moderation in eating can lead to better health outcomes."
  2. 2

    A state of being moderate; a balance between extremes.

    "In discussions, moderation can help maintain a respectful dialogue."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'moderation' originates from the Latin 'moderatio', which means 'restraint' or 'control'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift towards the concept of balance and temperance in behavior and consumption.

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