Abstinent
/ˈæb.stɪ.nənt/noun
Refraining from indulgence, particularly in relation to food or drink.
Did you know?The roots of 'abstinent' trace back to ancient rituals of purification, where abstaining was often seen as a path to spiritual enlightenment and protection from evil forces.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
abstinens
“Holding back, refraining from something.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
abstinere
“To keep away from, to withhold.”
Old French
Old French
abstinent
“Refraining, especially from pleasures.”
Middle English
Middle English
abstinent
“Characterized by self-restraint, especially in eating or drinking.”
Modern English
Modern English
abstinent
“Describing a person who practices self-denial in indulgences.”