abstinency en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈæb.stɪ.nən.si/ (UK, US)
Etymology
From Classical Latin abstinentia; compare -y (suffix forming abstract nouns) and earlier abstinence, a doublet.
Meanings
- (countable, uncommon, uncountable) Synonym of abstinence.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abstinencies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |