abstinent
abstinent · more abstinent · most abstinent
abstinent, enthaltsam
Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetiteRefraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite.
US/ˈæb.stɪ.nn̩t/
Meaning
1 sensesRefraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite.
abstinent, enthaltsam
More definitions
- self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink
Translations
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By meaning 1
refraining from indulgence:
Origin
First attested in the late 14th century as Middle English abstinent, abstynent, from Old FFirst attested in the late 14th century as Middle English abstinent, abstynent, from Old French abstinent, from Latin abstinēns, present participle of abstineō. See abstain.
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Forms
more abstinent, most abstinent| Comparative | more abstinent Lesson |
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| Superlative | most abstinent Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink:abstentious
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form