abstemiousness
(noun) moderation in eating and drinking
abstemiousness
(noun) restricted to bare necessities
Source: WordNet® 3.1
abstemiousness (uncountable)
The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks. [from early 17th c.]
• 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
18 April 2025
(noun) the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
