Abstinency

Pronunciation: /əbˈstɪnənsi/

Definitions of abstinency

noun the quality or practice of abstaining from something, especially alcohol

Example Sentences

A1 Abstinency from unhealthy foods is important for maintaining good health.

A2 The doctor recommended abstinency from alcohol for a month.

B1 She practiced abstinency from social media to focus on her studies.

B2 The athlete's strict abstinency from junk food contributed to his success.

C1 The monk's vow of abstinency included refraining from speaking for long periods.

C2 Her abstinency from worldly pleasures allowed her to focus on her spiritual growth.

Examples of abstinency in a Sentence

formal The monk practiced abstinency from worldly pleasures as part of his religious vows.

informal She decided to try abstinency from social media for a week to see how it would affect her mood.

slang I'm on a strict abstinency diet to get in shape for summer.

figurative His abstinency from speaking up in meetings was interpreted as lack of interest in the project.

Grammatical Forms of abstinency

• plural: abstinencies
• comparative: more abstinent
• superlative: most abstinent
• present tense: abstains
• future tense: will abstain
• perfect tense: has abstained
• continuous tense: is abstaining
• singular: abstinency
• positive degree: abstinent
• infinitive: abstain
• gerund: abstaining
• participle: abstained

Origin and Evolution of abstinency

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abstinency' originated from the Latin word 'abstinentia', derived from the verb 'abstinere' meaning to withhold or restrain.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the 14th century, 'abstinency' referred to the act of abstaining or refraining from something, particularly in a religious or moral context. Over time, the word has evolved to also encompass the idea of self-discipline and moderation in various aspects of life.