abstentious

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint.

Pronunciation

/æbˈstɛn.ʃəs/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-abstentious.wav

Word forms

abstentious more abstentious most abstentious

Etymology

From abstention + -ous.

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