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moderate
01
not excessive in amount, degree, or quantity
02
(of a person or ideology) not extreme or radical and considered reasonable by a majority of people
03
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
to moderate
01
to lessen extremity or severity of something
Transitive: to moderate a reaction or statement
03
to be in charge of a debate or discussion or to chair an assembly such as a parliament meeting, council, etc.
Transitive: to moderate a discussion or meeting
04
to slow down or control the speed of neutrons using a substance called a moderator
Transitive: to moderate speed of neutrons
05
to decrease in intensity, severity, or violence
Intransitive
Moderate
01
a person who is showing or having opinions or beliefs that are considered reasonable, especially about politics
moderate
adj
immoderate
adj
immoderate
adj
moderately
adv
moderately
adv
moderateness
n
moderateness
n
Example
Moderate rainfall is beneficial for crops and soil without causing flooding.
He holds moderate views on political issues, seeking compromise and cooperation.
It's important to maintain moderate spending to stay within your budget.
She prefers to eat moderate portions to avoid overeating.
A moderate temperature ensures comfortable living conditions without extreme heat or cold.
