Word
abstainment
Phoneticsab·stain·ment
Definition
n. the act of choosing not to do something, especially something that is common or expected. It is often used when talking about not voting, not eating, or not having sex.
n. the act of refraining from a particular activity or practice, especially one that is common or expected. Often used in political, religious, or medical contexts.
Examples
“The candidate's refusal to vote was a form of political abstainment.”
“The doctor recommended a period of total abstainment from alcohol to allow the patient's liver to heal.”
“The committee's decision to abstain from the final vote was seen as a strategic move to avoid taking a firm stance on the controversial policy.”
Examples
simple
“The candidate's refusal to vote was a form of political abstainment.”
contextual
“The doctor recommended a period of total abstainment from alcohol to allow the patient's liver to heal.”
complex
“The committee's decision to abstain from the final vote was seen as a strategic move to avoid taking a firm stance on the controversial policy.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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