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abstinent in Latin

abstinent in Latin is abstinax — abstinent means choosing not to give in to a desire, especially for food or drink.

abstinent in Latin

abstinax
adj
Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

What does "abstinent" mean?

  1. adj Choosing not to give in to a desire, especially for food or drink.
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What is "abstinent" in Latin?
"abstinent" in Latin is abstinax. abstinent means: Choosing not to give in to a desire, especially for food or drink.
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