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intemperate

adjective

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Wiktionary

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in-bor. Middle English in- English in- English temperate English intemperate From in- + temperate.

  1. Lacking moderation, temper or control.

    intemperate language

    intemperate zeal

  2. Indulging any appetite or passion to excess, especially the drinking of alcohol.

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in-bor. Middle English in- English in- English temperate English intemperate From in- + temperate.

  1. To put into disorder.