Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

INORDINATE

Temperate

The most appropriate antonym of the word INORDINATE is TEMPERATE.

• Inordinate means "excessive, disproportionate, or immoderate."
• Temperate means "moderate or restrained in one's behavior or emotions."

The other words do not have the same meaning as temperate.

• Placid means "calm, peaceful, or serene."
• Slacken means "to become less active or vigorous."
• Abate means "to become less in amount, intensity, or severity."