Definitions for abstinence

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abstinence ab·sti·nence

Spelling: [ab-stuh-nuh ns or ab

IPA: /ˈæb stə nəns or ˈæb stə nən si/

Abstinence is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 594 anagrams from letters in abstinence (abceeinnst).

Definitions for abstinence

noun

1. forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages:
2. any self-restraint, self-denial, or forbearance.
3. Economics. the conserving of current income in order to build up capital or savings.
4. the state of being without a drug, as alcohol or heroin, on which one is dependent.

Origin of abstinence

First recorded in 1250-1300; Middle English word from Latin word abstinentia. See abstain, -ence

Examples for abstinence

Now that we have dined well, I would like to say aword on abstinence.

I had tried various forms of home detox but I was unable to maintain any form of abstinence.

Dr. Melson says abstinence only training shows no delay in sexual activity.

You will meet my abstinence by the only amends you can make to me.

No one asked the deeper question: why is abstinence the only theologically credible approach to young-adult sexuality?

One exception is the occasional overdose that occurs following a period of abstinence like rehab or jail.

It is abstinence from evil quite as much as eager realization of good.

Instead I felt envious of this earlier version of myself, unencumbered by the burden of abstinence.

When abstinence is the only choice, an ascetic frame of mind comes easy.

The Ihrm must be put on, and the obligations of abstinence which it entails must be observed.