Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for IM-MOD'ER-ATE
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IM-MOD'ER-ATE, a. [L. immoderatus; in and moderatus. See Moderate.]
Exceeding just or usual bounds; not confined to suitable limits; excessive; extravagant; unreasonable; as, immoderate demands; excessive passions, cares or grief.
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