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- [in-kon-tn-uh nt]
- /ɪnˈkɒn tn ənt/
- /ɪnˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kon-tn-uh nt]
- /ɪnˈkɒn tn ənt/
Definitions of incontinent word
- adjective incontinent unable to restrain natural discharges or evacuations of urine or feces. 1
- adjective incontinent unable to contain or retain (usually followed by of): incontinent of temper. 1
- adjective incontinent lacking in moderation or self-control, especially of sexual desire. 1
- adjective incontinent unceasing or unrestrained: an incontinent flow of talk. 1
- noun incontinent Having no or insufficient voluntary control over urination or defecation. 1
- adjective incontinent lacking control over bodily functions 1
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Origin of incontinent
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 Incontinent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incontinent 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.
incontinent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incontinent
adj incontinent
- 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.
Antonyms for incontinent
adj incontinent
- 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.
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