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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesretenue sexuelle
Pronunciation / Transliteration: rə.tə.ny seks.ɥɛl
"La retenue sexuelle est souvent valorisée dans certaines cultures."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The practice of controlling or limiting sexual behavior or impulses.
"Many cultures emphasize the importance of sexual restraint in maintaining social order." - 2
A principle or belief that advocates for moderation in sexual activities.
"Sexual restraint is often taught as a virtue in various religious traditions."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sexual' originates from the Latin 'sexus', meaning 'gender' or 'sex', while 'restraint' comes from the Latin 'restringere', meaning 'to bind back'. The combination reflects a cultural and moral context that has evolved over centuries, particularly in discussions of ethics and personal conduct.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sexual Restraint" is said worldwide
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retenue sexuelle
Transliteration: rə.tə.ny seks.ɥɛl
"La retenue sexuelle est souvent valorisée dans certaines cultures."
sexuelle Zurückhaltung
Transliteration: zɛkˈsyːlɛ tsuˈʁʏkhaltʊŋ
"Sexuelle Zurückhaltung wird in vielen Gesellschaften als wichtig erachtet."
ritenuta sessuale
Transliteration: ri.teˈnuː.ta sesˈsuale
"La ritenuta sessuale è spesso insegnata come valore."
restricción sexual
Transliteration: res.tɾikˈsjon seksuˈal
"La restricción sexual es un tema común en muchas religiones."
restrição sexual
Transliteration: ʁes.tɾiˈsɐ̃w̃ seksuˈaw
"A restrição sexual é frequentemente discutida em contextos religiosos."
यौन संयम
Transliteration: yaun sanyam
"यौन संयम कई संस्कृतियों में महत्वपूर्ण माना जाता है।"
性约束
Transliteration: xìng yuēshù
"性约束在许多文化中被视为重要的美德。"
성적 자제
Transliteration: seongjeok jajae
"성적 자제는 많은 문화에서 중요한 가치로 여겨진다."
性的抑制
Transliteration: seiteki yokusei
"性的抑制は多くの文化で重要視されています。"
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