Definition

To undergo a process of separation or removal, often referring to the act of cutting off or detaching.

Example

The plant will abstrict its leaves during the dry season to conserve water.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever had to abstrict from something you enjoy?

Yeah, I had to abstrict from junk food for a month last year.

That sounds tough! How did you manage it?

I focused on healthier snacks and it actually wasn't that bad.

Root Explanation

Abstrict is formed from "ab-" (meaning away) and "stringere" (meaning to bind or tie). The word describes the act of binding or tying something away or off, often used in a more abstract sense of separation or restriction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'binding away' — 'ab-' means away, and 'stringere' means to bind. This helps you remember that 'abstrict' refers to the act of binding something off or away.

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