incontinence
in·con·ti·nence
noun
1.
involuntary urination or defecation
2.
indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures
Origin
From Middle English incontinence, from Old French incontinence or its etymon Latin incontinentia. Doublet of incontinency.
Phrases
- emotional incontinence
- incontinence briefs
- incontinence pad
- incontinence pants
- incontinence slip
- stress incontinence
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