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abstentious

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English

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Etymology

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From abstention +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /æbˈstɛn.ʃəs/, /əbˈstɛn.ʃəs/
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Adjective

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abstentious (comparative more abstentious, superlative most abstentious)

  1. Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint.
    Synonyms: abstinent, temperate; see also Thesaurus:abstemious

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