ten-, tent-, tin-, -tain, -tainment, -tenance, -tinence

1. Choosing not to do or to have something: "Clarence is abstaining from taking part in the discussion."
2. The process of choosing not to vote: "Some members of the committee were not voting for the proposal; six members were voting against it and two were abstaining."
3. To hold oneself back or to voluntarily do without something; to refrain from doing something: "It is a struggle to abstain from eating a large slice of chocolate birthday cake."

1. A person who chooses to avoid doing something regarded as improper or unhealthy; especially, the drinking of alcoholic beverages or the smoking of cigarettes: "The members of the club were all abstainers from the use of alcohol or tobacco."
2. Those who practice self denial as a spiritual discipline: "The spiritual hermit on the mountain was renowned as an abstainer from eating meat."

A reference to the avoidance of some activity and not using harmful substances; such as alcohol, drugs, or fatty foods, etc.: "The abstaining couple improved their health and well being by not using hard liquor or any other kind of intoxicants anymore."

1. Voluntarily doing without something: "The girl's abstention from chocolate was a choice she made because it was causing skin problems."
2. A refusal to vote either for or against a proposal: "The committee vote resulted in five ayes, ten nays, and four abstentions."
3. The deliberate choice of not doing something: "The abstention by the mayor during the vote resulted in the proposal being defeated."

1.The action or process of voluntarily refraining from some behavior, or practice; self-control: "While trying to lose weight, Steve's sister practiced abstinence from excessive red meat and junk food; instead, she ate a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains all of which made her feel better and even look better."
2. The practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable: "Jeremy started to drink again after a long period of total abstinence from alcoholic consumption."

"Abstinence may refer to denial of certain foods and drinks thought to be harmful to a person's health; however, it can also refer to refraining from behavior that is considered immoral."

A person who is self-restraining; not indulging with one's appetite; especially, for food or drink: "As an abstinent, the coach was described as a role model for the players on the football team."

A reference to the restraint of someone's appetites or desires: "Russell abstinently practiced self-denial so he could provide for his family's needs."

1. To belong to or to relate to something.
2. To belong as a proper function or part; such as, problems appertaining to social reform.
3. Etymology: from Old French apartenir, from Late Latin adpertinere, "to pertain to"; from ad-, "to, completely" + pertinere, "to belong to"; from per-, "through" + tenere, "to hold".

To belong to as parts to the whole, or as members to a family or class.

An object or objects that are used with or for something: "The office is equipped with all of the appurtenances that are essential for an efficient business environment in this modern world."

"Appurtenances also include equipment or gear; such as, clothing, tools, or instruments, that are used for specific purposes or tasks."

Supplying added support or relating to something that is added but is not essential: "Anything that is appurtenant usually helps or supports something else."

"Janice was told by her physician that physical health results in appurtenant mental well-being."

"The contractor was about to build in the appurtenant parts of the building that include the doors, windows, ventilators, partitions, electrical connections, etc."

1. Paying attention; observant; listening or watching carefully and with concentration.
2. Considerate, courteous, devoted, behaving toward someone in a way that shows special regard or affection, etc.