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abstinence

One entry found.

abstinence


Main Entry:
ab·sti·nence Listen to the pronunciation of abstinence
Pronunciation:
\ˈab-stə-nən(t)s\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin abstinentia, from abstinent-, abstinens, present participle of abstinēre
Date:
14th century
1: voluntary forbearance especially from indulgence of an appetite or craving or from eating some foods2 a: habitual abstaining from intoxicating beverages b: abstention from sexual intercourse
ab·sti·nent Listen to the pronunciation of abstinent \-nənt\ adjective
ab·sti·nent·ly adverb


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