continency
Definition
- Noun:
- The exercise of self-constraint in sexual matters: Continency refers to the practice of abstaining from sexual activity, often by conscious choice or as a matter of principle. It implies self-restraint and moderation.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- His vow of continency was a central part of his religious commitment.
- The philosophy promoted continency as a path to spiritual clarity and self-mastery.
Advanced Usage
- "To practice continency": To deliberately abstain from sexual relations.
- In some monastic traditions, members are expected to practice continency.
Variants and Related Words
- Continence (noun): Often used interchangeably with "continency," it primarily means self-restraint, especially in sexual matters, but can also refer to self-control regarding other appetites or bodily functions.
- The patient was advised to practice continence to manage the condition.
Synonyms
- Abstinence: The act of refraining from something, especially from indulgence in an appetite.
- Chastity: The state or practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse.
- Self-restraint: The ability to control one's emotions, desires, or actions by one's own will.
Related Phrases
- Vow of continency: A formal promise to abstain from sexual relations.
- He took a vow of continency upon entering the priesthood.
Noun
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the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
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