different between abstemiousness vs sober-mindeness

abstemiousness

English

Etymology

abstemious +? -ness

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /æb?sti.mi.?s.n?s/, /?b?sti.mi.?s.n?s/

Noun

abstemiousness (uncountable)

  1. The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks. [from early 17th c.]

Usage notes

  • It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance.

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References

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sober-mindeness

sober-mindeness From the web:

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