Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for MOD-ER-A-TION
MOD-ER-A-TION, n. [L. moderatio.]
- The state of being moderate, or keeping a due mean between extremes or excess of violence. The General's moderation after victory was more honorable than the victory itself. In moderation placing all my glory, / While tories call me whig, and whigs a tory. Pope.
- Restraint of violent passions or indulgence of appetite. Eat and drink with moderation; indulge with moderation in pleasures and exercise.
- Calmness of mind; equanimity; as, to bear prosperity or adversity with moderation.
- Frugality in expenses. Ainsworth.
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