Etymology of the English word abstemious
the English word
abstemiousderived from the Latin word
abstemius (abstemious, abstaining from drink; sober)
using the Latin prefix
abs-derived from the Latin word
absderived from the Latin word
temetum (strong wine; intoxicating liquor)
Date
The earliest known usage of abstemious in English dates from the 17th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
