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incontinently


Meanings
  • adverb

    Performing an action or occurring without control or restraint; impulsively.


Variants
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incontinently , incontinent
Etymology
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From the Latin incontinentia, from in- 'not' + continere 'to contain'.


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  1. The term 'incontinently' was first used in English literature in the late 15th century.

  2. Incontinently is a rare word in everyday speech, but it can be found in various literary works, such as Shakespeare's 'Othello' and Dickens' 'Bleak House'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Impulsivity: A personality trait characterized by acting on whim, without planning or consideration of consequences.

  2. Incontinence: The inability to control the excretion of urine or feces, often due to aging or certain medical conditions.


How to Memorize "incontinently"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the concept of 'incontinently' as an action or event that happens suddenly and without control, such as a burst water balloon or a child's tantrum.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'incontinently' with the idea of losing control or acting impulsively, like forgetting to press the 'pause' button on a remote control.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'In Control, Never Incontinently' to remember the opposite meaning of the word.


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