English · Nature & Environment
temperate
/ˈtɛm.pər.ət/
[/ˈtɛm.pər.ət/]
mild in climate
Advancedadjective
Definition
Having a mild climate that is neither very hot nor very cold.
Example
Britain has a temperate climate, with cool summers and mild, rainy winters throughout the year.
Britain has a temperate climate, with cool summers and mild, rainy winters throughout the year.
Etymology
From Latin 'temperatus', moderate, from 'temperare', to mix or moderate.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in geography and climate science.