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con·ti·nent [ kóntinənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. able to control urination and bowels: able to exercise control over urination and bowel movements

2. moderate or celibate: restrained, especially abstaining from sexual activity ( formal )

[14th century. < Latin continent-, present participle of continere (see contain)]

con·ti·nence noun
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