ABSTEMIOUSNESS
abstemiousness
(noun) moderation in eating and drinking
abstemiousness
(noun) restricted to bare necessities
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
abstemiousness (uncountable)
The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks. [from early 17th c.]
Usage notes
• It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance.
Source: Wiktionary
Ab*ste"mi*ous*ness, n.
Definition: The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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