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- [in-kon-tn-uh nt]
- /ɪnˈkɒn tn ənt/
- /inˈkɒn.ti.nens/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kon-tn-uh nt]
- /ɪnˈkɒn tn ənt/
Definitions of incontinence word
- adjective incontinence unable to restrain natural discharges or evacuations of urine or feces. 1
- adjective incontinence unable to contain or retain (usually followed by of): incontinent of temper. 1
- adjective incontinence lacking in moderation or self-control, especially of sexual desire. 1
- adjective incontinence unceasing or unrestrained: an incontinent flow of talk. 1
- noun incontinence (dated) Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity. 1
- noun incontinence bladder or bowel weakness 1
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Origin of incontinence
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 Incontinence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incontinence 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".
incontinence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incontinence
noun incontinence
- lechery — unrestrained or excessive indulgence of sexual desire.
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- dissoluteness — indifferent to moral restraints; given to immoral or improper conduct; licentious; dissipated.
- unrestraint — absence of or freedom from restraint.
- lewdness — inclined to, characterized by, or inciting to lust or lechery; lascivious.
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