Definition of INCONTINENCE

incontinence

Plural: incontinences

Noun

  • involuntary urination or defecation
  • indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures
  • Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity.
  • The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).

Examples

  • verbal incontinence

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English incontinence, from Old French incontinence, from Latin incontinentia.

Synonyms

dissoluteness, incontinency, self-gratification, akrasia

Antonyms

chastity, continence

Scrabble Score: 16

incontinence: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
incontinence: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
incontinence: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

incontinence: valid Words With Friends Word