Associations to the word «Incontinence»

Wiktionary

INCONTINENCE, noun. (dated) Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity.
INCONTINENCE, noun. (medicine) The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).
INCONTINENCE DIAPER, noun. A multi-layered, impenetrable sheet that is used to absorb urine for those who experience incontinent issues.
INCONTINENCE DIAPERS, noun. Plural of incontinence diaper
INCONTINENCE PAD, noun. A multi-layered, impenetrable sheet that is used to absorb urine for those who experience incontinent issues.
INCONTINENCE PADS, noun. Plural of incontinence pad

Dictionary definition

INCONTINENCE, noun. Involuntary urination or defecation.
INCONTINENCE, noun. Indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.