English dictionary

continence

/'k/A/nt/-/n/@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters

noun.attribute

Synonyms continency

Source: WordNet 3.0
voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge

noun.attribute

Source: WordNet 3.0
Self-restraint; self-command.

noun

Source: webster1913