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Meaning of abstinence

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

abstinence

Pronunciation:/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.

  2. The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything.

  3. Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything.

  4. Delay of spending to accrue capital.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/abstinence

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