Intemperance

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

Definitions of intemperance

noun lack of moderation or restraint

Example Sentences

A1 Excessive drinking is a form of intemperance.

A2 The intemperance of eating junk food led to health problems.

B1 His intemperance in spending money quickly depleted his savings.

B2 The intemperance of the ruler led to unrest among the people.

C1 The intemperance of the company's CEO in making risky decisions caused financial losses.

C2 The intemperance of the politician in his behavior scandalized the public.

Examples of intemperance in a Sentence

formal The intemperance of his drinking habits led to his downfall.

informal Her intemperance at the party last night was quite embarrassing.

slang His intemperance with junk food is really starting to show.

figurative The intemperance of his anger was like a storm brewing inside him.

Grammatical Forms of intemperance

• plural: intemperances
• comparative: more intemperate
• superlative: most intemperate
• present tense: intemperance
• future tense: will intemperance
• perfect tense: has intemperance
• continuous tense: is intemperance
• singular: intemperance
• positive degree: intemperant
• infinitive: to intemperance
• gerund: intemperancing
• participle: intemperant

Origin and Evolution of intemperance

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intemperance' originated from the Latin word 'intemperantia', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'temperantia' (moderation).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intemperance' has evolved to encompass not just lack of moderation in drinking alcohol, but also lack of moderation in any indulgence or behavior.