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ab·sten·tious

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. abstinent, abstentiousadjective

    self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink

    "not totally abstinent but abstemious"

Wiktionary

  1. abstentiousadjective

    Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining.

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  1. abstentious

    Abstentious refers to the act or practice of voluntarily refraining from indulging in a particular activity or habit, often related to consumption, such as eating or drinking certain things. It can also refer to self-restraint or self-denial in general. The term usually suggests a moderate or disciplined approach to such behavior, rather than something enforced or problematic.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Abstentiousadjective

    characterized by abstinence; self-restraining

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of abstentious in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of abstentious in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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