continence

noun
UK: /ˈkɒntɪnəns/
US: /ˈkɑːntɪnəns/

  1. The ability to control when you urinate or defecate.

    1. He struggled with continence after the surgery.
    2. Age can sometimes affect continence, making it a challenging issue for many older adults.

  2. Self-restraint, especially in sexual activity.

    1. The monk practiced continence.
    2. The novel explores themes of desire and continence within a strict religious community.

Synonyms

self-control self-restraint abstinence temperance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "continence" in English means: The ability to control when you urinate or defecate., Self-restraint, especially in sexual activity..

The phonetic transcription of "continence" is /ˈkɒntɪnəns/ in British English and /ˈkɑːntɪnəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "continence": self-control, self-restraint, abstinence, temperance.

Example usage of "continence": "He struggled with continence after the surgery.". More examples on the page.