What does incontinence mean?
Definitions for incontinence
in·con·ti·nence
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Princeton's WordNet
incontinence, incontinencynoun
involuntary urination or defecation
dissoluteness, incontinence, self-gratificationnoun
indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures
Wiktionary
incontinencenoun
Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity.
incontinencenoun
The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).
Etymology: From incontinence, or incontinentia.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Incontinence, Incontinencynoun
Inability to restrain the appetites; unchastity.
Etymology: incontinentia, Lat. in and continence.
The cognizance of her incontinency
Is this; she hath bought the name of whore thus dearly. Sh.But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree,
Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard
Of dragon-watch with uninchanted eye,
To save her blossoms, and defend her fruit
From the rash hand of bold incontinence. John Milton.This is my defence;
I pleas'd myself, I shunn'd incontinence,
And, urg'd by strong desires, indulg'd my sense. Dryden.The words sine veste Dianam agree better with Livia, who had the fame of chastity, than with either of the Julia's, who were both noted of incontinency. Dryden.
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incontinence
Incontinence is a medical condition characterized by the inability to control or involuntary leakage of urine or feces. This is often due to problems with the muscles and nerves controlling the bladder and rectum. It can occur at any age but is often associated with older people or those with certain health conditions.
Webster Dictionary
Incontinencenoun
alt. of Incontinency
Wikidata
Incontinence
Incontinence is often used by philosophers to translate the Greek term Akrasia. Used to refer to a lacking in moderation or self-control, especially related to sexual desire' incontinence may also be called wantonness.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of incontinence in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of incontinence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of incontinence in a Sentence
The study data suggested that poorer overall physical functioning was associated with falls and that incontinence was a marker for poor physical functioning.
Obesity is a strong risk factor for incontinence, improvement in incontinence is one of many benefits of bariatric surgery.
There are certain foods that are triggers for people with incontinence or overactive bladders, including spicy foods, which doctors have identified as common irritants for women.
A study of more than 300 female triathletes, who cycle a lot as part of their sport, reported that one in three suffered incontinence and pelvic pain. Experts have also found female cyclists can suffer decreased vaginal and labial sensitivity, and a higher rate of urinary tract infections.
Curiosity is the direct incontinence of the spirit.
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- несдържаностBulgarian
- inkontinensDanish
- Hemmungslosigkeit, Zügellosigkeit, InkontinenzGerman
- ακράτειαGreek
- siveettömyys, inkontinenssi, karkailuFinnish
- incontinenceFrench
- neamhchoinneálachtIrish
- neuyeeinymaght, neuyeeinymneeaghtManx
- 自制, 抑制, 失禁Japanese
- incontinentieDutch
- inkontinensNorwegian
- инконтиненция, недержание, несдержанностьRussian
- inkontinensSwedish
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