moderating
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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lessening in intensity or strength
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