abstemiousness
|ab-ste-mi-ous-ness|
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/æbˈstiːmiəsnəs/
(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 noun 'abstemiousness' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'away from strong drink,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'moderation in consumption.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being abstemious, especially in the consumption of food and drink.
His abstemiousness was evident at the dinner party, where he declined both wine and dessert.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 10:21