Meaning & use
Abstemiousness
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The quality of being sparing or moderate in eating and drinking, especially of alcohol.
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His abstemiousness at the banquet surprised guests used to his usual indulgence.
The monks were known for their abstemiousness, eating only what was strictly necessary.
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Abstemiousness comes from the Latin 'abstemius,' formed from 'abs-' (away from) and 'temetum' (strong drink), so it originally referred specifically to avoiding alcohol.
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