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immoderacy

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[ih-mod-er-uh-see] / ɪˈmɒd ər ə si /

noun

  1. immoderation.

Etymology

Origin of immoderacy

First recorded in 1675–85; immoder(ate) + -acy

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"Nine Perfect Strangers" also uses its spa as a canvas upon which to splatter critiques about Western immoderacy by looking at what wealthy people will do to address their feelings of spiritual deficiency.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2021

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