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abstinence in Latin

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

abstinence in Latin

abstinentia
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."

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 Latin?

"abstinence" in Latin is abstinentia. 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 Latin, "abstinence" is abstinentia.

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