abstinence in Greek
abstinence in Greek is εγκράτεια — abstinence means the practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
abstinence in Greek
εγκράτεια
Pronounced: egrateia
What does "abstinence" mean?
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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 Greek?
"abstinence" in Greek is εγκράτεια. abstinence means: The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
How do you pronounce εγκράτεια?
"abstinence" in Greek is εγκράτεια, pronounced "egrateia".
How do you use "abstinence" in a sentence?
Example: "He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis." In Greek, "abstinence" is εγκράτεια.
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