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INCONTINENT
incontinent
(adjective) not having control over urination and defecation
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
incontinent (comparative more incontinent, superlative most incontinent)
(often followed by of) Unable to contain or retain.
Plagued by incontinence; lacking the ability to restrain natural discharges or evacuations of urination or defecation.
Lacking moral or sexual restraint, moderation or self-control, especially of sexual desire.
Unrestrained or unceasing.
(colloquial) Immediate; without delay.
Antonyms
• continent
• restrained
Adverb
incontinent (not comparable)
(obsolete) Immediately, forthwith.
Noun
incontinent (plural incontinents)
(obsolete) One who is unchaste.
Source: Wiktionary
In*con"ti*nent, a. Etym: [L. incontinens: cf. F. incontinent. See In- not, and Continent.]
1. Not continent; uncontrolled; not restraining the passions or appetites, particularly the sexual appetite; indulging unlawful lust; unchaste; lewd.
2. (Med.)
Definition: Unable to restrain natural evacuations.
In*con"ti*nent, n.
Definition: One who is unchaste. B. Jonson.
In*con"ti*nent, adv. Etym: [Cf. F. incontinent.]
Definition: Incontinently; instantly immediately. [Obs.] He says he will return incontinent. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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