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Words with Root “abstemious” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “abstemious”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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abstemious Latin origin (abstemius), meaning moderate.
overabstemiousness
6 syllables18 letters
over·a·bste·mi·ous·ness
/ˌəʊvəræbˈstiːmiəsnes/
noun
Overabstemiousness is a seven-syllable noun meaning excessive self-denial. It's formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'abstemious' (Latin origin), and the suffix '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-based rules, with permissible consonant clusters.