noun

fasting

fasting

Fasting is a part of many religions.

Fasting is a part of many religions.

Intermittent fasting is popular for weight loss.

Intermittent fasting is popular for weight loss.

((noun)) as subject Fasting is a religious practice.

Synonyms: abstinence, starvation

From Old English 'fæsten' (a fast, observance of a fast), related to 'fast' meaning 'firm, fixed'.

Think of the word 'break-fast'. It's the meal that literally breaks your fast.

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