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- [ri-freyn]
- /rɪˈfreɪn/
- /rɪˈfreɪnmənt /
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- [ri-freyn]
- /rɪˈfreɪn/
Definitions of refrainment word
- verb without object refrainment to abstain from an impulse to say or do something (often followed by from): I refrained from telling him what I thought. 1
- verb with object refrainment Archaic. to curb. 1
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Origin of refrainment
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English refreinen < Old French refrener < Latin refrēnāre to bridle, equivalent to re- re- + frēn(um) bridle + -āre infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Refrainment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
refrainment popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
refrainment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for refrainment
noun refrainment
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
- abjuration — the act of abjuring.
- abnegation — a giving up of rights, etc.; self-denial; renunciation
- astringency — An astringent taste.
- avoidance — Avoidance of someone or something is the act of avoiding them.
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