Continence

Quick meaning: Continence is a noun meaning (urology) The voluntary control of urination and defecation.

Meaning

(urology) The voluntary control of urination and defecation.

More Meanings

1. Moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence.
2. Uninterrupted course; continuity.

Example Sentences

the Continence of the Cause should be divided

For quotations using this term, see Citations:continence.

He knew what to say; he knew also, when to leave off, — a continence which is practised by few writers.

Chastity is either abstinence or continence: abstinence is that of virgins or widows; continence of married persons.

Word Forms

• continences
• continency

Synonyms for continence

Depending on context, synonyms include asceticism, temperance, continency.

Antonyms for continence

Common opposites include incontinence, akrasia, acrasy, intemperance.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include continency, incontinence, incontinency, anuresis, nature, dyscontrol.

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