Vocabulary Spotlight
Abstinence
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: संयम (Sanyam) – The act of refraining from indulging in certain activities or substances, especially for health or moral reasons.
Pronunciation
[ab-stuh-nuhns]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Forbearance – धैर्य (Dhairya)
Related Words
Moderation – मध्यमता (Madhyamta)
Word Origin
“Abstinence” Latin shabd “abstinere” se bana hai jiska matlab hai “to hold back.” Yeh term religious aur personal practices mein commonly dekha jata hai.
– The word “Abstinence” is derived from the Latin “abstinere,” meaning “to hold back.” It is commonly used in religious and personal practices.
Word Family
Noun: Abstinence – संयम (Sanyam)
Adjective: Abstinent – संयमी (Sanyami)
Usage Examples
1. Kuch log apne health ke liye alcohol se abstinence rakhte hain.
– Some people practice abstinence from alcohol for health reasons.
2. Religious fasting mein log kaafi activities se abstinence karte hain.
– During religious fasting, people abstain from various activities.
Cultural Note
India mein, abstinence ek dharmik aur vyaktigat niyam hai jo fasting aur health practices mein dekha jata hai, jisme log kai cheezon ka tyag karte hain.
In Context
“Abstinence” ka use aksar religious aur health contexts mein hota hai jahan log alcohol ya foods jaise cheezon ka tyag karte hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Abstinence” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Abstinence” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?