Definition of "abstinence" in Englisch

noun

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

   • Near-synonyms: abstentiousness, abstemiousness

2. The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything.

3. (obsolete) Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything.

4. (business) Delay of spending to accrue capital.