in|con|ti|nence

in|con|ti|nence
in|con|ti|nence «ihn KON tuh nuhns», noun.
1. lack of self-control: »

[They] do not waste themselves by incontinence of tongue (Thomas Carlyle).

2. lack of chastity.

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  • con|ti|nence — «KON tuh nuhns», noun. 1. control of one s actions and feelings; self restraint; moderation: »The ancient Greeks advised continence in all things. SYNONYM(S): self control. 2. self restraint or complete abstinence in sexual matters; chastity …   Useful english dictionary

  • nence — ab·sti·nence; con·ti·nence; des·i·nence; em·i·nence; émi·nence; im·ma·nence; im·mi·nence; per·ma·nence; per·ti·nence; pre·em·i·nence; prom·i·nence; rem·a·nence; ex·po·nence; …   English syllables

  • continence — con•ti•nence [[t]ˈkɒn tn əns[/t]] also con′ti•nen•cy n. 1) self restraint or abstinence in regard to sexual activity 2) phl the ability to voluntarily control urinary and fecal discharge • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME < L …   From formal English to slang

  • continence — con|ti|nence [ˈkɔntınəns US ˈka:n ] n [U] 1.) medical the ability to control your ↑bowels and ↑bladder ≠ ↑incontinence 2.) old fashioned the ability to control your sexual desires ↑Text Translation    ↑Web Search …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • continence — con·ti·nence …   English syllables

  • Incontinence — Inability to control excretions. Urinary incontinence is inability to keep urine in the bladder. Fecal incontinence is inability to retain feces in the rectum. * * * 1. Inability to prevent the discharge of any of the excretions, especially of… …   Medical dictionary

  • continence — 1. The ability to retain urine and/or feces until a proper time for their discharge. 2. Moderation, temperance, or self restraint in respect to the appetites, especially to sexual intercourse. [L. continentia, fr. con tineo, to hold back] * * *… …   Medical dictionary

  • ti — co·bal·ti·cyanic; co·bal·ti·cyanide; co·bal·ti·nitrite; co·chi·ti; co·chli·o·don·ti·dae; co·lec·ti·vo; co·le·op·ti·lar; col·lec·ti·vi·za·tion; col·o·quin·ti·da; com·bus·ti·bil·i·ty; com·men·ti·tious; com·par·a·ti·val; com·par·ti·men·to;… …   English syllables

  • incontinent — in•con•ti•nent [[t]ɪnˈkɒn tn ənt[/t]] adj. 1) pat unable to restrain natural discharges or evacuations of urine or feces 2) not being in control: incontinent of temper[/ex] 3) lacking in moderation • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME < L incontinent ,… …   From formal English to slang

  • Continence — Con ti*nence, Continency Con ti*nen*cy, n. [F. continence, L. continentia. See {Continent}, and cf. {Countenance}.] 1. Self restraint; self command. [1913 Webster] He knew what to say; he knew also, when to leave off, a continence which is… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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