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abstinence in Catalan

abstinence in Catalan is abstinència — abstinence means the practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.

abstinence in Catalan

abstinència
noun
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

What does "abstinence" mean?

  1. noun The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
    "He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis."
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abstinence in a sentence

  • He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis.
  • The programme teaches abstinence as one method of prevention.

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What is "abstinence" in Catalan?

"abstinence" in Catalan is abstinència. abstinence means: The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.

How do you use "abstinence" in a sentence?

Example: "He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis." In Catalan, "abstinence" is abstinència.

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