abstentious

English

Etymology

From abstention + -ous.

Pronunciation

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

abstentious (comparative more abstentious, superlative most abstentious)

  1. Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint.

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