abstention — the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or voting
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or voting
Pronunciation (IPA): /æbˈsten.ʃən/
Example Sentences
- The politician's abstention from the crucial vote surprised everyone.
- My New Year's resolution of chocolate abstention lasted exactly three days.
- The high abstention rate in the election reflected public dissatisfaction.
abstention
NOUN[/æbˈsten.ʃən/]
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or voting
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin abstinere, meaning 'to hold away' or 'to refrain.' The word denotes the act of voluntarily refraining from something, particularly from voting or participating in a decision.
Breakdown
ab- (away) + tenere (to hold) = to hold away or refrain. The suffix -tion converts the verb into a noun denoting the action or practice of refraining.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The politician's abstention from the crucial vote surprised everyone.”
“My New Year's resolution of chocolate abstention lasted exactly three days.”
“The high abstention rate in the election reflected public dissatisfaction.”
“His abstention from social media made him the most mysterious person in the office.”
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