moderate
adjective (MEDIUM-SIZED) /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/
/ˈmɑː.dɚ-/ Definition
C1 neither small nor large but between the two; clearly within the limits of a range of possibilities: moderate growth/inflation He's a moderate drinker. The cabin is of moderate size - just right for a small family. Imposing sanctions is a moderate action when you consider that the alternative is military intervention. There has been a moderate improvement in her health since she began the treatment. We have had moderate success in changing people's attitudes.Medium-sized moderately /-li/ adverb C2 There's very little moderately priced housing in this area. The company remains moderately profitable, but it is not making as much money as it should.Some and quiteMedium-sized
(Definition of moderate adjective (MEDIUM-SIZED) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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