transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈab-stə-nən(t)s ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin abstinentia, from abstinent-, abstinens, present participle of abstinēre
Date: 14th century
1. : voluntary forbearance especially from indulgence of an appetite or craving or from eating some foods
2.
a. : habitual abstaining from intoxicating beverages
b. : abstention from sexual intercourse
• ab·sti·nent -nənt adjective
• ab·sti·nent·ly adverb