continence

• Nom désignant la capacité à contrôler les fonctions physiologiques du corps, en particulier la vessie et les intestins, ou, dans un sens plus large, la maîtrise de soi et la tempérance.

A noun referring to the ability to control bodily functions, especially the bladder and bowel, or more broadly, self-restraint and moderation.

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1. Self-restraintC1formal

   The ability to control one's desires, especially sexual urges or bodily functions.

   continence

   • The monk practiced continence as part of his spiritual discipline.
   • Continence is often valued in certain religious traditions.
   • He admired her continence in the face of temptation.

   Synonymesabstinencechastitymoderationself-controlself-restrainttemperance

   Antonymesdissolutenessincontinenceintemperancelicentiousnesslustfulnessunrestraintwantonness

2. Bodily controlC1formalmedical

   The ability to voluntarily control the excretion of bodily waste.

   Maîtrise des fonctions d'excrétion

   • The patient regained continence after the surgery.
   • Bladder continence is a normal developmental milestone in children.
   • The doctor discussed strategies for maintaining continence.

   Synonymescontrol

   Antonymesincontinence