Abstinent Definition

adjective

Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite; abstemious; continent; temperate. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

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noun

One who abstains; a faster. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

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(usually capitalized, religion, historical) One of a sect who appeared in France and Spain in the 3rd century, and believed in abstinence towards meat and sex.
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abstinent
Plural:
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Origin of Abstinent

  • First attested in the late 14th century. From Middle English, from Old French abstinent, from Latin abstinēns, present participle of abstineō.

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  • From Middle English abstinent (adjective form).

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  • See abstain

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Abstinent Sentence Examples

  • Trusting that one talk geared toward sex education for teens will keep them abstinent until their wedding night is an ignorant way of thinking.

  • Once you make the pledge to remain abstinent until marriage, you may want to get a ring.

  • Learning to avoid environments where heavy smoking will occur will also help keep the newly abstinent person from relapsing.

  • Nicotine withdrawal symptoms are one of the reasons people have trouble staying abstinent once they decide to quit.

  • Guided tours also allow people to taste the wines without drawing straws with their companions; making the loser the abstinent designated the driver.

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