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abstemiousness

Pronunciation: /æbˈsti.mi.əs.nəs/

The English word “abstemiousness” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks.

Etymology

From abstemious + -ness.

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