intemperateness Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun consumption of alcoholic drinks
intemperance.
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noun excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
self-indulgence; intemperance.
- the intemperance of their language
WordNet
In*tem`per*ate*ness noun
Definitions
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The state of being intemperate; excessive indulgence of any appetite or passion; as, .intemperateness in eating or drinking -
Severity of weather; inclemency. Boyle.By unseasonable weather, by intemperateness of the air or meteors. Sir M. Hale.
