continency
- noun
- /kənˈtɪnənsi/
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- Despite many temptations, he practiced continency throughout his life.
Examples
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Religious texts often praise the virtue of continency and urge followers to adopt it.
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She admired his continency in an age that celebrated indulgence.
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Practicing continency can lead to a more focused life.
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The monk's continency was admired by many.
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His practice of continency allowed him to focus on his studies without distraction.
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She believes that continency is important for developing strong personal discipline.
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Many religious traditions emphasize the value of continency in leading a moral life.
Synonyms
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6.4
Choosing not to do things like drinking alcohol or having sex
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Not having sex often for religious or personal reasons
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A state in which a person does not have sex, often for religious or moral reasons
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The ability to control your feelings and urges
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A person chooses not to have sex to show self-control
Choosing not to have sex for religious, moral, or personal reasons
Antonyms
How Restrained
Surface Forms
Morphology
continency = continence (transparent) = continent + ency
Directly derived from the noun 'continence' meaning sexual abstinence or moderation, so the specific sexual sense is directly recoverable.
Etymology
Continency comes from the Latin continere, which means 'to hold' and is the same root as contain. A helpful way to remember this meaning is to think of 'holding back' desire, so it means self-restraint or not having sex.