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Intemperate vs Modicum - What's the difference?

intemperate | modicum |

As an adjective intemperate

is lacking moderation, temper or control.

As a verb intemperate

is (obsolete|transitive) to disorder.

As a noun modicum is

a small, modest or trifling amount.

intemperate

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking moderation, temper or control.
    • intemperate''' language; '''intemperate zeal
    Bad week for: Jeremy Clarkson, who has become a hate figure in Malaysia after launching an intemperate attack on a Malaysian built car'' - ''The Week , 14 April 2007, 609 , 4.
  • Indulging any appetite or passion to excess, especially the drinking of alcohol.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Verb

    (intemperat)
  • (obsolete) To disorder.
    • (Webster 1913)

    modicum

    English

    Noun

    (modica)
  • A small, modest or trifling amount.
    • Unable to garner even a modicum of support for his plan, he conceded to follow the others.

    Synonyms

    * (a small amount) iota, jot, tittle * See also .