Incontinence

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɑntənəns/

Definitions of incontinence

noun lack of self-restraint, especially in terms of bodily functions such as urination or defecation

Example Sentences

A1 Incontinence is a common issue among elderly individuals.

A2 She was embarrassed by her incontinence problem.

B1 The doctor recommended pelvic floor exercises to help with incontinence.

B2 There are various treatments available for urinary incontinence.

C1 Incontinence can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life.

C2 The patient's incontinence was successfully managed with medication and lifestyle changes.

Examples of incontinence in a Sentence

formal The patient's incontinence requires regular monitoring and management by healthcare professionals.

informal She was embarrassed by her incontinence issues and didn't want to talk about it with anyone.

slang I heard that drinking too much coffee can lead to incontinence problems.

figurative The incontinence of the company's spending habits eventually led to its financial downfall.

Grammatical Forms of incontinence

• past tense: experienced
• plural: incontinences
• comparative: more incontinent
• superlative: most incontinent
• present tense: experiences
• future tense: will experience
• perfect tense: has experienced
• continuous tense: is experiencing
• singular: incontinence
• positive degree: incontinent
• infinitive: to experience
• gerund: experiencing
• participle: experiencing

Origin and Evolution of incontinence

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'incontinence' originated from the Latin word 'incontinentia', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'continentia' meaning 'restraint'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a broader sense to refer to lack of self-restraint or control, the word 'incontinence' eventually became more commonly associated with the lack of control over bodily functions, particularly in relation to urination or defecation.