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continence
[ kon-tn-uhns ]
noun
- self-restraint or abstinence, especially in regard to sexual activity; temperance; moderation.
- Physiology. the ability to voluntarily control urinary and fecal discharge.
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Other Words From
- non·conti·nence noun
- non·conti·nen·cy noun
- un·conti·nence noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of continence1
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Example Sentences
I remarked, what a difficulty the law of continence must impose on those who had to determine the vocation of young men.
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He was thoroughly persuaded that continence could not be really observed by the French clergy.
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In the popular view, continence, self-control, is adherence to our formed judgment.
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A number of well-meaning people demand from men absolute "continence" save for procreation only.
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The lesson of history, then, is that continence is essential to the progress of the race.
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