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teetotaller vs abstinent

abstinent vs teetotaller

teetotaller and abstinent both are nouns.

teetotaller is not an adjective while abstinent is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
teetotaller Yes No No No
abstinent Yes Yes No No
As nouns, abstinent is a hypernym of teetotaller; that is, abstinent is a word with a broader meaning than teetotaller:
  • teetotaller: a total abstainer
  • abstinent: a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
Other hypernyms of teetotaller include abstainer, nondrinker.
teetotaller (noun) abstinent (noun)
a total abstainer a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
teetotaller (adjective) abstinent (adjective)
self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink
Difference between teetotaller and abstinent

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