continence
English
Etymology
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Dated from the 14th century; borrowed from Old French continence, from Latin continentia (“a repression”). See also countenance.
Noun
continence (usually uncountable, plural continences)
- (urology) The voluntary control of urination and defecation.
- Moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence.
- For quotations using this term, see Citations:continence.
- (Can we date this quote by Dryden and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
- He knew what to say; he knew also, when to leave off, — a continence which is practiced by few writers.
- (Can we date this quote by Jeremy Taylor and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
- Chastity is either abstinence or continence: abstinence is that of virgins or widows; continence, that of married persons.
- Uninterrupted course; continuity.
- (Can we find and add a quotation of Ayliffe to this entry?)
Alternative forms
Synonyms
- (moderation or self-restraint): asceticism, temperance
- (uninterrupted course): See also Thesaurus:continuity
Antonyms
- (all): incontinence
- (moderation or self-restraint): acrasia, acrasy, intemperance
- (uninterrupted course): See also Thesaurus:discontinuity
Related terms
Category English terms derived from the Tama (Colombia) root continence- not found
Translations
voluntary control of urination and defecation
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moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence
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See also
References
- Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “continence”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
- “continence”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.
- “continence”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
French
Pronunciation
Noun
continence f (plural continences)
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