Continence word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "continence" word

[noun] the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
[noun] voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge

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\Con"ti*nence\, Continency \Con"ti*nen*cy\, n. [F. continence, L. continentia. See {Continent}, and cf. {Countenance}.] 1. Self-restraint; self-command. He knew what to say; he knew also, when to leave off, -- a continence which is practiced by few writers. --Dryden. 2. The restraint which a person imposes upon his desires and passions; the act or power of refraining from indulgence of the sexual appetite, esp. from unlawful indulgence; sometimes, moderation in sexual indulgence. If they [the unmarried and widows] have not continency, let them marry. --1 Cor. vii. 9 (Rev. Ver. ). Chastity is either abstinence or continence: abstinence is that of virgins or widows; continence, that of married persons. --Jer. Taylor. 3. Uninterrupted course; continuity. [Obs.] --Ayliffe.

Synonyms for continence

continency

See also: control | restraint | self-denial | self-discipline |

Related terms: abstainment, bachelorism, calm, control, cool, eschewal, fruitarianism, intactness, limit, limitation, maidenhead, middle way, misogyny, moderateness, prescription, repose, restrain, self-restraint, serenity, Shakerism, spinsterhood, unextravagance

The fun area, different aproach to word »continence«

Let's analyse "continence" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ECNENITNOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2635 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. --- -. - .. -. . -. -.-. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: continence: 6 + 9 + 5 + 5 = 25, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: continence: 3 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 9 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 48, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (2)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (3)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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