in-continent

in-con·ti·nent

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in kon-tn-uh nt]
- /ɪn ˈkɒn tn ənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in kon-tn-uh nt]
- /ɪn ˈkɒn tn ənt/

Definitions of in-continent word

adjective in-continent unable to restrain natural discharges or evacuations of urine or feces. 1
adjective in-continent unable to contain or retain (usually followed by of): incontinent of temper. 1
adjective in-continent lacking in moderation or self-control, especially of sexual desire. 1
adjective in-continent unceasing or unrestrained: an incontinent flow of talk. 1

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Origin of in-continent

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin incontinent- (stem of incontinēns). See in-3, continent (adj.)

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Parts of speech for In-continent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of In-continent

in-continent 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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for in-continent

adj in-continent

unchecked — having a pattern of squares; checkered (def 3): a checked shirt.
uncontrollable — incapable of being controlled or restrained: uncontrollable anger.
uncontrolled — to exercise restraint or direction over; dominate; command: The car is difficult to control at high speeds. That zone is controlled by enemy troops.
ungovernable — impossible to govern, rule, or restrain; uncontrollable.
unsuppressed — to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.): to suppress the Communist and certain left-leaning parties.

All 189 Synonyms of in-continent

Antonyms for in-continent

adj in-continent

continent — A continent is a very large area of land, such as Africa or Asia, that consists of several countries.
restrained — characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
moral — of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.

All 47 Antonyms of in-continent

in-continent

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Origin of in-continent

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Parts of speech for In-continent

in-continent popularity

Synonyms for in-continent

adj in-continent

Antonyms for in-continent

adj in-continent

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