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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
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abstinence
act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
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chastity, celibacy, sexual abstention go
abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
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temperance, sobriety go
abstaining from excess
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teetotaling, teetotalism go
abstaining from alcohol
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fast, fasting go
abstaining from food
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inhibition, suppression go
(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
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sawm go
the third pillar of Islam is fasting (primarily during the month of Ramadan)