continency

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A noun referring to the practice of self-restraint, particularly in sexual matters.

deSubstantiv, das die Praxis der Selbstbeherrschung bezeichnet, besonders im Bereich der Sexualität; auch allgemein Mäßigung oder Enthaltsamkeit.ruСуществительное, обозначающее практику самоограничения, особенно в вопросах сексуального характера.esPráctica de la abstinencia o el autocontrol, especialmente en lo referente al deseo o apetito sexual.frNom désignant la pratique de la maîtrise de soi, en particulier dans le domaine sexuel, ainsi que la modération ou la retenue en général.ptSubstantivo que designa a prática da autolimitação, especialmente no campo sexual; também pode indicar moderação ou temperança em geral.zh名词，指自我约束的实践，尤其指在性方面的节制或禁欲。arاسم يدل على ممارسة ضبط النفس والامتناع، ولا سيما في المسائل الجنسية. ويشمل معنى العفة والاعتدال في الشهوات.

1. Self-restraint in sexual matters C2 formal

   The practice of controlling one's sexual desires and abstaining from sexual activity, often for moral or religious reasons.

   • The monk took a vow of continency for life.
   • In some cultures, continency is expected before marriage.
   • His continency was a matter of personal discipline and faith.

   deEnthaltsamkeitruВоздержаниеesContinencia sexualfrChastetéptContinênciazh节欲arالعفة

   Synonyme: abstinencecelibacychastitypurity

   Antonyme: incontinencelecherylicentiousnesslustfulnesspromiscuity