# temperate vs temperature

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### temperate
*adjective · IPA /ˈtɛmpəɹət/ · frequency rank #18,969*
Moderate; not excessive.

### temperature
*noun · IPA /ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹət͡ʃə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #2,319*
A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

## Source
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