abstemiously
|ab-ste-mi-ous-ly|
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/æbˈstiː.mi.əs.li/
(abstemious)
moderation in consumption
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abstemious' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abstemius,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'temetum' meant 'strong drink.'
Historical Evolution
'abstemius' transformed into the English word 'abstemious,' and eventually became the adverb 'abstemiously.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'away from strong drink,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'moderate in all things.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is moderate, especially in eating and drinking.
He lived abstemiously, avoiding excess in all things.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 10:06