abstentions

[əbˈstenʃ(ə)n]

abstentions Definition

• 1. the act of abstaining or the state of being abstinent, especially from indulging in alcohol
• 2. a vote cast in abstaining

Using abstentions: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abstentions" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The doctor advised abstention from alcohol for a month.

• Example

  The resolution was passed with 10 votes in favor, 3 against, and 2 abstentions.

• Example

  The abstention of several members led to the failure of the proposal.

abstentions Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abstentions

• refusal
• restraint
• avoidance
• nonparticipation

Antonyms for abstentions

• participation
• voting

Phrases with abstentions

• abstention from sex

  the practice of refraining from sexual activity

  Example

  Some religious orders require complete abstention from sex.

• abstention from voting

  the act of not casting a vote in an election or other decision-making process

  Example

  The high rate of abstention from voting in the last election was a cause for concern.

• abstention from alcohol

  the practice of refraining from drinking alcoholic beverages

  Example

  The doctor recommended abstention from alcohol for a month to help with the patient's recovery.

Origins of abstentions

from Latin 'abstentio', meaning 'withholding'

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Summary: abstentions in Brief

'Abstentions' [əbˈstenʃ(ə)n] refer to the act of abstaining or the state of being abstinent, especially from indulging in alcohol, as well as a vote cast in abstaining. It can also denote practices like 'abstention from sex' and 'abstention from alcohol.' Synonyms include 'refusal,' 'restraint,' 'avoidance,' and 'nonparticipation.' Antonyms are 'participation' and 'voting.'