continent2

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

adjective

  • 1able to control movements of the bowels and bladder.
  • 2exercising self-restraint, especially sexually.

Derivatives

continence

noun

continently

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English (in continent2 (sense 2)): from Latin continent- 'holding together, restraining oneself', from continere (see contain)