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incontinence.

Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/UK
  1. Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity.

    countable · dated · uncountable
    verbal incontinence
  2. The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English incontinence, from Old French incontinence or its etymon Latin incontinentia. Doublet of incontinency.

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