continence

English Thesaurus

1. the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters (noun.attribute)

hypernym	:	self-denial, self-discipline,
definition	:	the trait of practicing self discipline (noun.attribute)

2. voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge (noun.attribute)

hypernym	:	control, restraint,
definition	:	discipline in personal and social activities (noun.attribute)

3. the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	celibate, continent,
definition	:	abstaining from sexual intercourse (adj.all)

4. voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	continent,
definition	:	having control over urination and defecation (adj.all)

5. the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	celibate, continent,
definition	:	abstaining from sexual intercourse (adj.all)

6. voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	continent,
definition	:	having control over urination and defecation (adj.all)