Incontinence

Word INCONTINENCE
Character 12
Hyphenation in con ti nence
Pronunciations /ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/

Definitions and meanings of "Incontinence"

What do we mean by incontinence?

The quality or state of being incontinent. noun

The quality of being incontinent; want of continence or holding in; unrestrained movement or flow; superabundant outpour. noun

Specifically noun

Lack of due restraint of the appetites or passions; intemperance in sexual intercourse; unchasteness; licentiousness. noun

In medicine, the inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation: as, incontinence of urine. noun

Incapacity to hold; hence, incapacity to hold back or restrain; the quality or state of being incontinent; lack of continence; failure to restrain the passions or appetites; indulgence of lust; lewdness. noun

The inability of any of the animal organs to restrain the natural evacuations, especially urination, or defecation, so that the discharges are involuntary. noun

Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity. noun

The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces). noun

Involuntary urination or defecation noun

Indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures noun

Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity.

(urology) The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).

Synonyms and Antonyms for Incontinence

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The word "incontinence" in example sentences

We have examples of such desires in a morbid or diseased form, species of mania; but here again the term incontinence is only applied by analogy. ❋ Various (1909)

Fortunately, urinary incontinence is a very treatable condition, whereby, when present, obesity treatment can have a significant benefit. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As blogged before, urinary incontinence is a common problem in women with excess weight, which often responds well to weight loss. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But I was buoyed by the knowledge that she had done the same to all 6 of us kids and none of us seemed to be suffering any long-term incontinence or "feelings of failure, inadequacy or general stress" around bathroom visits. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Then you will have my respect but only after Aunt Berta's incontinence is history. ❋ Unknown (2004)

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