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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