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Continence
01
the act of restraining yourself from sexual intercourse
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
singular
not gender specific
Examples
The monk took a vow of continence as part of his spiritual discipline.
02
the ability to consciously control the release of urine or feces
Examples
After the surgery, the patient temporarily lost continence.
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