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abstinent

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9 lettersPronunciation /ˈæb.stɪ.nn̩t/Part of speech adjective, nounSorted abeinnsttStarts with AEnds with T0 clues
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Definitions

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

Word origin

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.

Used in a sentence

  • Be abstinent; shew not the corruption of thy generation: he that feeds shall die

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