incontinent

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking control of the bladder or bowels, resulting in the involuntary excretion of urine or feces.

  - "Despite her incontinence, she managed to maintain a positive attitude."
  - "The elderly man's incontinence made it difficult for him to live independently."

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Antonyms

continent , restrained

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with incontinent
consistent , continent , discreet , inquest , intense

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Variants

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incontinent , incontinently

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Etymology

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From the Latin incontinentia, meaning 'lack of self-control' or 'lack of moderation'.

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Trivia

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1. Incontinence affects an estimated 25 million Americans.

2. Incontinence is more common in women than men.

3. There are various treatments for incontinence, including medications, surgery, and lifestyle modifications.

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Related Concepts

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1. Urinary Incontinence: A medical condition characterized by the unintentional leakage of urine from the bladder.

2. Fecal Incontinence: A medical condition characterized by the unintentional leakage of feces from the rectum.

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Culture

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Incontinence is a common issue, particularly among older adults, and can lead to social isolation and embarrassment. It is often discussed in medical literature and can be a topic of conversation in caregiving communities.

How to Memorize "incontinent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person having difficulty controlling their bladder or bowels.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'incontinence' with the image of a person wearing adult diapers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'incontinence' as 'in'-control 'ten'-sion 'ence' - the absence of control.

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