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incontinent

 

[ ษชnหˆkษ’ntษชnษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Incontinent refers to the inability to control bodily functions, particularly the bladder or bowels. This condition can affect individuals of all ages but is more common in the elderly and those with certain health issues. Incontinence can arise due to various factors including neurological conditions, physical disabilities, or after certain surgeries. It can significantly impact a person's quality of life, leading to social withdrawal and emotional distress.

Synonyms

helpless, leaky, uncontrolled

Examples of usage

  • The elderly man struggled with urinary incontinence.
  • After the surgery, she experienced temporary bowel incontinence.
  • Incontinent patients may require specialized care.

Translations

Translations of the word "incontinent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น incontinente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเคฟเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช inkontinent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ inkontinens

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะบะพะฝั‚ั€ะพะปัŒะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nietrzymanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคฑ็ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท incontinent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ incontinente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค๊ธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ุณ ุงู„ุจูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inkontinence

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inkontinencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฑ็ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ inkontinenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณmetan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทำ™ั€ะดั– าฑัั‚ะฐะน ะฐะปะผะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inkontinens

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ incontinente

Etymology

The word 'incontinent' originates from the Latin term 'incontinent-', which is the present participle of 'incontinere', meaning 'to withhold' or 'to hold in.' The prefix 'in-' implies negation, and 'continere' relates to holding or containing. Thus, 'incontinent' literally translates to 'not holding.' The term was first used in English around the 15th century, primarily in medical contexts, to describe the inability to retain bodily fluids or material. Over the years, it has retained its medical connotation, but also has been used metaphorically to describe a lack of restraint or control in broader contexts. Its usage in literature can be traced back centuries, reflecting societal views on bodily autonomy and health conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,701, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.