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- [kon-tn-uh ns]
- /ˈkɒn tn əns/
- /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/
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- [kon-tn-uh ns]
- /ˈkɒn tn əns/
Definitions of continence word
- noun continence self-restraint; moderation 3
- noun continence self-restraint in, esp. total abstinence from, sexual activity 3
- noun continence self-restraint or abstinence, especially in regard to sexual activity; temperance; moderation. 1
- noun continence Physiology. the ability to voluntarily control urinary and fecal discharge. 1
- noun continence The voluntary control of urination and defecation. 1
- noun continence control of bodily functions 1
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Origin of continence
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Latin word continentia. See continent, -ence
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Parts of speech for Continence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
continence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for continence
noun continence
- temperance — moderation or self-restraint in action, statement, etc.; self-control.
- sobriety — the state or quality of being sober.
- abstinence — Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
- abstemiousness — sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.
- celibacy — Celibacy is the state of being celibate.
Antonyms for continence
noun continence
- intemperance — excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- wildness — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
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