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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesastinente
Pronunciation / Transliteration: astinente
"È rimasto astinente durante il mese di Ramadan."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Characterized by self-denial or restraint, especially in relation to indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
"He remained abstinent during the month of Ramadan." - 2
Not indulging in or engaging in certain activities, particularly those considered sinful or excessive.
"She chose to lead an abstinent lifestyle to focus on her studies."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'abstinent' originates from the Latin 'abstinens', which is the present participle of 'abstinere', meaning 'to hold back'. It entered Middle English through Old French in the late 14th century, evolving to describe the practice of self-restraint, particularly in relation to indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Abstinent" is said worldwide
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abstinent
Transliteration: abstinant
Script: abstinant
"Il est resté abstinent pendant le mois de Ramadan."
enthaltsam
Transliteration: enthaltsam
"Er lebte während des Ramadan enthaltsam."
astinente
Transliteration: astinente
"È rimasto astinente durante il mese di Ramadan."
abstente
Transliteration: abstente
"Se mantuvo abstente durante el mes de Ramadán."
abstêmio
Transliteration: abstêmio
"Ele permaneceu abstêmio durante o mês do Ramadã."
निष्काम
Transliteration: nishkaam
"वह रमजान के महीने में निष्काम रहा।"
节制的
Transliteration: jiézhì de
"他在斋月期间保持节制的生活。"
절제하는
Transliteration: jeoljehaneun
"그는 라마단 동안 절제하는 생활을 했다."
禁欲的な
Transliteration: kin'yokuteki na
"彼はラマダンの間、禁欲的な生活を送った。"
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