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(känt′'n əns)

noun

self-restraint; moderation
self-restraint in, esp. total abstinence from, sexual activity

Origin: OFr < L continentia < prp. of continere: see contain

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noun

Self-restraint; moderation.
Voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge.
Partial or complete abstention from sexual activity. See Synonyms at abstinence.

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