Attemperately

/əˈtɛmpərətli/ adverb

Definition

In an attemperate manner; with moderation, adjustment, or proper regulation.

Etymology

From attemperate + -ly adverb suffix. This follows standard English adverbial formation rules but is extremely rare.

Kelly Says

This adverb exists in English dictionaries but probably never appears in actual usage—it's an example of a word that's logically constructed but so awkward compared to simpler alternatives that writers avoided it.

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