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Abstinent

//ˈæb.stɪ.nn̩t// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective

1
Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite.
"Be abstinent; shew not the corruption of thy generation: he that feeds shall die"

Adjective

1
self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink wordnet

Noun

1
One who abstains; a faster.
2
One of a Christian sect that appeared in France and Spain in the 3rd century, and practised abstinence from meat and sex. historical
3
a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages wordnet
4
Alternative letter-case form of Abstinent. alt-of

Etymology

Etymology 1

First attested in the late 14th century as Middle English abstinent, abstynent, from Old French abstinent, from Latin abstinēns, present participle of abstineō. See abstain.

Etymology 2

From Middle English abstinent (adjective form).

Etymology 3

From Middle English abstinent (adjective form).

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