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Intemperance Definition & Meaning

intemperance
noun
  1. the quality of being intemperate
  2. consumption of alcoholic drinks
  3. excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; "the intemperance of their language"

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What does intemperance mean?
the quality of being intemperate consumption of alcoholic drinks excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; "the intemperance of their language"
What part of speech is intemperance?
Intemperance is a noun.
How many definitions does intemperance have?
Intemperance has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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