abstention

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of deliberately withdrawing from participation or involvement.

  - "His abstention from the debate allowed him to avoid taking a controversial stance."
  - "She took an abstention from smoking to improve her health."

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Pronunciation

1. /æbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1755049"

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Variants

List of all variants of abstention that leads to same result
abstention , abstentions , abstentious

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'abstinere' meaning 'to withdraw or keep away'

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Trivia

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1. Abstention is a common practice during religious fasting.

2. Abstention from meat was a common practice during Lent in the Middle Ages.

3. Abstention from alcohol was a popular New Year's resolution in the early 20th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Abstinence: Refers to the practice of completely avoiding a substance or behavior, such as abstinence from alcohol or abstinence from sex.

2. Boycott: A form of protest in which individuals refuse to buy or use certain goods or services as a means of putting pressure on a company or organization.

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Culture

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Abstention is a common practice in various contexts such as politics, religion, and health. In politics, abstention refers to the act of not voting or not participating in a vote. In religion, abstention can refer to the practice of giving up certain things as a form of penance or spiritual discipline. In health, abstention can refer to the practice of avoiding certain substances or behaviors to improve well-being.

How to Memorize "abstention"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing aside from a group or situation, refusing to participate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of withdrawal or detachment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym A-B-S-T-E-N-T: 'Avoid Bringing Self To Excesses Not Temporarily'.

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