continence

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Noun

continence (uncountable)

1. (urology) The voluntary control of urination and defecation.
2. Moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence.

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

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

3. Uninterrupted course; continuity.

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

Translations

• Italian: continenza

Translations

• Italian: moderazione, astinenza, continenza

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