continence

Bedeutung (Englisch)

  1. (uncountable, usually) The voluntary control of urination and defecation.
  2. (uncountable, usually) Moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence.
  3. (uncountable, usually) Uninterrupted course; continuity.

Konzepte

Ausgesprochen als (IPA)
/ˈkɒntɪnəns/
Etymologie (Englisch)

In summary

Dated from the 14th century as Middle English contynence, from Old French continence, from Latin continentia (“a repression”). See also countenance.

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