continency

uncountable

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

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.deSubstantiv, das die Praxis der Selbstbeherrschung bezeichnet, besonders im Bereich der Sexualität; auch allgemein Mäßigung oder Enthaltsamkeit.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.

   ruВоздержаниеesContinencia sexualfrChastetédeEnthaltsamkeitptContinênciazh节欲arالعفة

   Synonyms: abstinencecelibacychastitypurity

   Antonyms: incontinencelecherylicentiousnesslustfulnesspromiscuity