Definitions for incontinence
in·con·ti·nence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. incontinence, incontinencynoun

   involuntary urination or defecation

2. dissoluteness, incontinence, self-gratificationnoun

   indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. incontinencenoun

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

2. incontinencenoun

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

3. Etymology: From incontinence, or incontinentia.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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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1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Incontinencenoun

   alt. of Incontinency

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1. 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.

Matched Categories

1. • Elimination
   • Indiscipline

How to pronounce incontinence?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say incontinence in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of incontinence in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of incontinence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of incontinence in a Sentence

1. James Pickar:

   Women should be made aware that although vaginal symptoms and urinary incontinence tend to become worse in the years following menopause, treatments are available, if needed, as are treatments for depression.

2. Kristen Burns:

   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.

3. Beatrice Dixon:

   We have new product launches coming. We're entering new areas like adult incontinence products.

4. Jeremy Taylor:

   Curiosity is the direct incontinence of the spirit.

5. Leslee Subak:

   Obesity is a strong risk factor for incontinence, improvement in incontinence is one of many benefits of bariatric surgery.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=incontinence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Incontinence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=incontinence
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incontinence
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=incontinence