abstentious

Meanings

• adjective

  Refusing or abstaining, especially from food, drink, or other indulgences.

  - "John's abstentious diet helped him lose weight."
  - "The monks took an abstentious vow of silence."

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Rhymes

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absentee , sentimental , tentative , inventive

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Variants

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abstention , abstentions , abstentious

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'abstinere,' meaning 'to keep away.'

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded period of abstinence from food was 382 days, set by a man named Michael Moseley in 2003.

2. In ancient Greece, athletes were required to take a vow of abstinence before competing in the Olympic Games.

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Related Concepts

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1. asceticism: A philosophical and religious practice involving the rejection of worldly pleasures in favor of spiritual pursuits.

2. fasting: The practice of abstaining from food and sometimes drink for religious, health, or other reasons.

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Culture

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Abstention is a common practice in various religious and spiritual traditions, often as a form of penance or self-discipline. In literature, abstentious characters may be portrayed as having strong willpower or as struggling with addiction or temptation.

How to Memorize "abstentious"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person refusing food or drink, or imagine a monk taking a vow of silence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abstentious' with the idea of self-control or denial.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'A-B-S-T-E-N-T-I-O-N' to remember the meaning: 'Abstain from Temptations, Especially Not Indulge Overindulgence'.

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