Added 9 October 2026
abstinence
/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ noun
In Latin: abstinentia Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about abstinence at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol).
- Act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite.
Origin
From Middle English abstinence, from Old French abstinence, from Latin abstinentia, from abstinēns, present participle of abstineō (“to withhold”). Equivalent to abstain + -ence.
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