incontinent
[ in-kon-tn-uh nt ]
/ ɪnˈkɒn tn ənt /
adjective
unable to restrain natural discharges or evacuations of urine or feces.
unable to contain or retain (usually followed by of): incontinent of temper.
lacking in moderation or self-control, especially of sexual desire.
unceasing or unrestrained: an incontinent flow of talk.
Origin of incontinent
OTHER WORDS FROM incontinent
in·con·ti·nence, in·con·ti·nen·cy, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH incontinent
incontinent inconsistent (see synonym study at inconsistent)Words nearby incontinent
Example sentences from the Web for incontinence
British Dictionary definitions for incontinence (1 of 2)
incontinent
1
/ (ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt) /
adjective
lacking in restraint or control, esp sexually
relating to or exhibiting involuntary urination or defecation
(foll by of)
having little or no control (over)
unrestrained; uncontrolled
Derived forms of incontinent
incontinence or incontinency, noun incontinently, adverbWord Origin for incontinent
C14: from Old French, from Latin
incontinens, from
in-
1 +
continere to hold, restrain
British Dictionary definitions for incontinence (2 of 2)
Word Origin for incontinent
C15: from Late Latin
in continentī tempore, literally: in continuous time, that is, with no interval
Medical definitions for incontinence (1 of 2)
incontinence
[ ĭn-kŏn′tə-nəns ]
n.
The inability to control excretory functions.
Lack of restraint in sexual relations; immoderation.
Medical definitions for incontinence (2 of 2)
incontinent
[ ĭn-kŏn′tə-nənt ]
adj.
Lacking normal voluntary control of excretory functions.
Lacking sexual restraint; unchaste.