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abstinential

adj.
C2 Proficiency ab·sti·nen·tial

adj. relating to the practice of not doing something, especially not having sex or drinking alcohol. It describes a state of self-control or a specific way of living.

adj. relating to the practice of abstaining from a particular activity, most commonly sexual intercourse or the consumption of alcohol. Often used in medical or psychological contexts to describe a state of self-restraint.


SIMPLE

The doctor discussed the abstinential benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

CONTEXTUAL

The study examined the long-term abstinential effects of a strict diet on the participants' mental health.

COMPLEX

While the initial abstinential period was difficult for the patients, the long-term results showed a significant improvement in their overall physical and emotional stability.

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