moderate

The definition of moderate is something that is average, mild or within reasonable limits.

(adjective)

An example of moderate is the price of something that is between the lowest and the highest priced versions of the same thing.
An example of moderate is a warm day that is neither hot nor cold.
An example of moderate is someone in the middle of the political spectrum who is neither a strong Republican nor a strong Democrat.

See moderate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

within reasonable limits; avoiding excesses or extremes; temperate or restrained
mild; calm; gentle; not violent: moderate weather
of average or medium quality, amount, scope, range, etc.: moderate skills, moderate prices

Origin: ME moderat < L moderatus, pp. of moderare, to keep within bounds, restrain < modus: see mode

noun

a person holding moderate views or opinions, as in politics or religion

intransitive verb

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See moderate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme: a moderate price.
Not violent or subject to extremes; mild or calm; temperate: a moderate climate.
a. Of medium or average quantity or extent.
b. Of limited or average quality; mediocre.
Opposed to radical or extreme views or measures, especially in politics or religion.

noun

One who holds or champions moderate views or opinions, especially in politics or religion.

verb (mŏdˈə-rātˌ) mod·er·at·ed, mod·er·at·ing, mod·er·ates

verb, transitive