Etymology

obtemperate

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Today it means: To obey, comply or submit to. Full definition →

First used c. 1475–1865Latin obtemperātus
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromobtemperātus
  2. English todayobtemperate

Borrowed from Latin obtemperātus, perfect passive participle of obtemperō (“to obey”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of obtemper.

First known use, by meaning

  • c. 1475–1865 To obey, comply or submit to.
  • c. 1533–1889 To be obedient or submissive.

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