word
Moderation
Mah-dur-AY-shuhn
/ˌmɑːdɜːrˈeɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
moderation
Dictionary meaning
The action of lessening in severity or intensity.
Examples
- The object being control or moderation of economic depressions.
Synonyms: mitigation
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