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abstain

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

abstain

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abstain is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, abstain is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofabstain

1verb
  • Keep or withhold oneself.
  • Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.

    Example: "In order to improve his health, Rob decided to abstain from smoking."

  • Fast (not eat for a period).
  • Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.

    Example: "I abstain from this vote, as I have no particular preference."

  • Hinder; keep back; withhold.

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