incontinence

Meaning

Noun

  • Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity.
  • The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).

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Origin

  • From Middle English incontinence, from Old French incontinence, from Latin incontinentia.

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