incontinence

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun involuntary urination or defecation
  2. noun indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures

Etymology

From Middle English incontinence, from Old French incontinence or its etymon Latin incontinentia. Doublet of incontinency.

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Synonyms

incontinency

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