ABSTINENCE


Meaning of ABSTINENCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈæbstɪnəns ]

n. 1 the act of abstaining, esp. from food or alcohol. 2 the habit of abstaining from pleasure, food, etc. [ME f. OF f. L abstinentia (as ABSTINENT)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.