HyperDic: continence

English > 2 senses of the word continence:
NOUNattributecontinence, continencythe exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
attributecontinencevoluntary control over urinary / urinary and fecal discharge
English > continence: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe exercise of self constraint in sexual matters.
Synonymcontinency
Broaderself-discipline, self-denialThe trait of practicing self discipline
Spanishcontinencia
Catalancontinència
Adjectivescontinentabstaining from sexual intercourse
English > continence: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningVoluntary control over urinary / urinary and fecal discharge.
Broaderrestraint, controldiscipline in personal and social activities
Spanishcontinencia
Catalancontinència
Adjectivescontinenthaving control over urination and defecation

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