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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIncontinent
/ɪnˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Lacking self-restraint, especially in relation to bodily functions.
"The patient was incontinent, requiring special care and attention." - 2
Not able to control urination or defecation.
"Incontinent individuals may need assistance with personal hygiene."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'incontinent' originates from the Latin 'incontinentem', meaning 'not holding together', which is derived from 'in-' (not) and 'continere' (to hold together). It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, evolving to describe a lack of self-control, particularly in relation to bodily functions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Incontinent" is said worldwide
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incontinent
Transliteration: ɛ̃.kɔ̃.ti.nɑ̃
"Le patient était incontinent, nécessitant des soins spéciaux."
inkontinent
Transliteration: ɪn.kon.ti.nɛnt
"Der Patient war inkontinent und benötigte besondere Pflege."
incontinenza
Transliteration: in.kon.ti.nɛn.tsa
"Il paziente era incontinenza e necessitava di assistenza."
incontinente
Transliteration: in.kon.ti.nen.te
"El paciente era incontinente y necesitaba atención especial."
incontinente
Transliteration: ĩ.kõ.tʃi.nẽ.tʃi
"O paciente era incontinente e precisava de cuidados especiais."
असंयमित
Transliteration: asaṁyamita
"रोगी असंयमित था और विशेष देखभाल की आवश्यकता थी।"
失禁的
Transliteration: shī jìn de
"病人失禁，需要特别护理。"
실금의
Transliteration: silgeum-ui
"환자는 실금이 있어 특별한 관리가 필요했습니다."
失禁の
Transliteration: shikkin no
"患者は失禁しており、特別なケアが必要でした。"
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