different between temperance vs coolness

English

Alternative forms

• temperaunce (obsolete)

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman temperance, from Latin temperantia (“moderation, sobriety, discretion, self-control”), from temperans, present participle of temperare (“to moderate”). See temper.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?t?mp???ns/
• Hyphenation: tem?per?ance

Noun

temperance (countable and uncountable, plural temperances)

1. Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence

   temperance in eating and drinking

   temperance in the indulgence of joy

2. Moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.
   • 1877, Arthur Conan Doyle, A Study in Scarlet

     On these occasions I have noticed such a dreamy, vacant expression in his eyes, that I might have suspected him of being addicted to the use of some narcotic, had not the temperance and cleanliness of his whole life forbidden such a notion.

3. Moderation of passion

   Synonyms: patience, calmness, sedateness

4. (obsolete) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
   • 1810-11, Shakespeare, The Tempest, 2.1.41

     It [the climate] must needs be of subtle, tender, and delicate temperance.

Antonyms

• intemperance
• gluttony

Coordinate terms

• (virtue): chastity, charity, diligence, patience, kindness, humility

Derived terms

Related terms

• temper
• temperament
• temperamental
• temperature

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English

Etymology

From Middle English colnes, colnesse, from Old English c?lnes, c?lnes (“coolness; cool air, breeze”); equivalent to cool +? -ness.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?ku?ln?s/
• Hyphenation: cool?ness

Noun

coolness (usually uncountable, plural coolnesses)

1. (uncountable) The state of being cool, i.e. chilly.
2. (countable) The result or product of being cool, i.e. chilly.
3. (uncountable) The state of being cool, i.e. calm.
4. Indifference; lack of passion or interest.
5. (slang, uncountable) The state of being cool, i.e. good or pleasing.
6. (slang, countable) The result or product of being cool, i.e. good or pleasing. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

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