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intemperance.

Lack of moderation or temperance; excess.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪnˈtɛmpɛɹəns/
  1. Lack of moderation or temperance; excess.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Drunkenness or gluttony.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle French intempérance, from Latin intemperantia.

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