Word
abstinential
Phoneticsab·sti·nen·tial
Definition
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.
Examples
“The doctor discussed the abstinential benefits of a healthy lifestyle.”
“The study examined the long-term abstinential effects of a strict diet on the participants' mental health.”
“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.”
Examples
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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