abstinence

abstinence englannista suomeksi

1. kieltäytyminen, raittius

2. kohtuullisuus, pidättyvyys

0. Substantiivi

1. pidättyminen, pidättyvyys

2. raittius, täysraittius

3. pidättyvyys

4. pidättyvyys, kieltäytyminen

abstinence englanniksi

1. The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. (defdate)(R:SOED5)

2. (RQ:Dryden Indian Emperour)

3. (RQ:Locke Human Understanding)

4. (quote-journal)

5. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; abstinence; teetotalism). (defdate)

6. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. (defdate)

(ux)

7. Abstention from certain foods on days of penitential observance. (defdate)

8. (rfd-sense) The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything. (defdate)

9. (rfd-sense) Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything. (defdate)

10. Delay of spending to accrue capital.

11. (l) (gloss)