English Explanatory Dictionary

incontinent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Unable to contain or retain.
  2. Plagued by incontinence; unable to retain natural discharges or evacuations, most commonly of urine or feces.
  3. Lacking moral or sexual restraint, moderation or self-control, especially of sexual desire.
  4. Unrestrained or unceasing.
  5. Immediate; without delay.
adv
  1. Immediately, forthwith.
noun
  1. One who is unchaste.

Pronunciation

/ɪŋˈkɒntɪnənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-incontinent.wav

Word forms

incontinent more incontinent most incontinent incontinents

Etymology

From Middle English incontinent, from Old French incontinent, from Latin incontinens, from in + continens.

Synonyms

wanton lewd

Antonyms

continent restrained

Derived words

doubly incontinent incontinently incontinent ordinance
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