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Definition of incontinent
: not continent: such asa (1) : lacking self-restraint (2) : not being under controlb : unable to voluntarily control retention of urine or feces in the body
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All were in bed or wheelchairs, diagnosed with memory loss or dementia and were incontinent.
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By the time he was discharged more than three months later, he was partially paralyzed in the legs and permanently incontinent.
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The Senate’s coming confirmation of Neil Gorsuch will improve the Supreme Court, and Democrats’ incontinent opposition to him will inadvertently improve the Senate — if Republicans are provoked to thoroughly reform the filibuster.
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Origin and Etymology of incontinent
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin incontinent-, incontinens, from in- + continent-, continens continent
Origin and Etymology of incontinent
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin in continenti
INCONTINENT Defined for English Language Learners
incontinent
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medical : not having control of your bladder or bowels
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incontinent
playMedical Definition of incontinent
: not continent; especially : unable to retain a bodily discharge (as urine) voluntarily
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