Definizione monolingua

abstinence

abstinence (uncountable)

1. The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire.

   The abstinence from a present pleasure that offers itself is a pain, nay, oftentimes, a very great one. — John Locke

   Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. — S^t Augustine

2. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages (also called total abstinence, teetotalism).
3. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage.
4. The practice of self-denial by depriving ones self (partly or totally) of certain kinds of food or drink, especially meat.

   Penance, fasts, and abstinence, / To punish bodies for the souls offense. - John Dryden

Definizione dizionario abstinence

	astinenza
	specifically, abstinence from alcohol
	specifically, abstinence from sexual intercourse
	the act or practice of abstaining
	the practice of self-denial
	The voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary gratifications of animal or sensual propensities.

abstinenza

continenza

Altri significati:

Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages (also called total abstinence, teetotalism).

The practice of self-denial by depriving one's self (partly or totally) of certain kinds of food or drink, especially meat.

abstinence (in Catholicism)

confinement to one’s house on an unlucky day

Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage.

The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire.