̘. ̈n.ˈmɔdərɪt adj., n., & v. --adj. 1 avoiding extremes;
temperate in
conduct or
expression. 2
fairly or tolerably
large or
good. 3 (of
the wind) of
medium strength. 4 (of prices) fairly low. --n. a
person who holds moderate views,
esp. in
politics. --v. 1 tr. & intr.
make or
become less violent,
intense,
rigorous, etc. 2 tr. (also absol.)
act as a
moderator of or
to. 3 tr.
Physics retard (neutrons)
with a moderator. øømoderately adv. moderateness n. moderatism n. [ME f. L moderatus
past part. of moderare
reduce,
control: rel. to MODEST]