Incontinence

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity. countable, dated, uncountable

    "verbal incontinence"

  2. 2
    indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures wordnet
  3. 3
    The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces). countable, uncountable

    "The objective is to make life easier for male colleagues and customers with urinary incontinence."

  4. 4
    involuntary urination or defecation wordnet

Etymology

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

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