Hungarian - English

mértékletesség

B2 Hungarian
moderation, temperance
NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
mértékletesség vmiben
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Meaning
quality of being moderate
Themes
balance |self_control |behavior |opinions |avoid_extremes |core_vocabulary
Definition

The quality or state of avoiding extremes and keeping things reasonable, balanced, or not excessive.

NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
mértékletesség vminek a fogyasztásában vagy használatában
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Meaning
limited eating, drinking, or use
Themes
limited_consumption |health |food_and_drink |alcohol |self_control |food_drink
Definition

The practice of limiting how much you eat, drink, or use something, especially to stay healthy or avoid problems.

NOUN C1 FORMAL
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Meaning
moderation and self-control in behavior
Themes
self_control |moderation |behavior |emotions |character |core_vocabulary
Definition

The quality of controlling your desires and actions, especially by avoiding extremes and not doing things in an excessive way.

NOUN C1 FORMAL
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Meaning
cardinal virtue of moderation
Themes
philosophy |theology |virtue |ethics |cardinal_virtue |religion |education
Definition

In philosophy and theology, one of the cardinal virtues, referring to the habitual control and moderation of physical desires and pleasures according to reason.

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