How Do You Spell MODERATELY?

Pronunciation: [mˈɒdəɹətli] (IPA)

The word "moderately" is spelled as /ˈmɒdərətli/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "mod," is pronounced with a short "o" sound, like "rod." The second syllable, "er," is pronounced with a neutral "u" sound, like "fur." The third syllable, "ate," is pronounced with a long "a" sound, like "bay." And finally, "ly" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, like "lit." Together, this spells out "moderately" - meaning to do something in a reasonable and well-proportioned manner.

MODERATELY Meaning and Definition

1. Moderately is an adverb that describes something that is done to a reasonable or appropriate extent, neither excessively nor minimally. It refers to a quality or quantity that falls within a middle ground or a moderate range. The term conveys a sense of balance and moderation in terms of intensity, extent, or degree.

   When used in the context of behavior or actions, moderate means to avoid extremes and to act with restraint and moderation. It implies acting in a well-balanced and sensible manner, neither being excessive nor deficient. For example, a person who exercises moderately engages in physical activity that is neither too intense nor too undemanding, finding a healthy middle ground.

   In terms of temperatures or climate, moderate refers to a pleasant and comfortable degree of warmth or coolness. It implies a temperate or mild condition that is not excessively hot or cold.

   In a social or political context, being moderately refers to maintaining a position that is not radical or extreme. It signifies embracing moderate views, being open to compromise, and seeking common ground. It suggests avoiding radical ideologies or actions, favoring a more balanced and inclusive approach in discussions or debates.

   Overall, the term moderately indicates acting, thinking, or being within limits or boundaries that are reasonable and balanced, avoiding extremes or excesses and favoring a middle ground.

Top Common Misspellings for MODERATELY *

• moderatly 79.113924%
• moderatley 19.6202531%
• moderitly 1.2658227%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for MODERATELY

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Etymology of MODERATELY

The word "moderately" is derived from the Latin root "moderatus", which means "controlled" or "restrained". The Latin root is itself derived from the verb "moderari", meaning "to moderate" or "to control". This verb is a combination of "modus", meaning "measure" or "limit", and "-arius", a suffix indicating "pertaining to" or "associated with". Through the evolution of the word from Latin to Middle English and then to Modern English, "moderately" has retained its meaning of something being done in a measured or controlled manner.

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