moderating

Thân thiện

The teacher is moderating the classroom discussion.

Definition

1. Adjective: Lessening in intensity or strength; having the effect of making something less severe, extreme, or intense.

Usage

The adjective "moderating" describes something that causes a reduction in force, severity, or intensity. It is often used to describe influences, forces, or factors that temper or soften an effect.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The moderating influence of the sea keeps coastal temperatures mild.
  • We are seeing a moderating trend in inflation rates this quarter.
  • His moderating tone helped calm the heated debate.

Advanced Usage

• "a moderating effect": A common phrase describing something that reduces the impact or severity of another thing.
  • The new policy had a moderating effect on market volatility.

Variants and Related Words

• Moderate (verb): To make or become less extreme or intense.
  • He tried to moderate his anger.
• Moderately (adverb): To a certain extent; fairly but not very.
  • The film was moderately successful.
• Moderation (noun): The avoidance of excess or extremes.
  • He advised drinking alcohol in moderation.

Synonyms

• Abating: Becoming less intense or widespread.
• Diminishing: Making or becoming less.
• Tempering: Serving to moderate or soften an effect.

Antonyms

• Intensifying: Becoming more intense.
• Increasing: Becoming greater in size, amount, or degree.
• Exacerbating: Making a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. lessening in intensity or strength