abstentious en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /æbˈstɛn.ʃəs/ (US)
- /əbˈstɛn.ʃəs/ (US)
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Etymology
Etymology tree English abstention Latin -ōsus Old French -usbor. Middle English -ous English -ous English abstentious From abstention + -ous.
Meanings
- Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most abstentious | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more abstentious | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
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Synonyms
abstentious · sober · abstinent · abstinent · spareful · temperate · abstemious · temperate
Translations (1)
nl (zich) onthoudend (abstemious)