pidättyvyys — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abstinence noun The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
- continence noun The ability to control when you urinate or pass a stool.
Senses
pidättyvyys is used for these senses in English:
- abstinence The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
- abstinence Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
- abstinence The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
- continence Moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence.
continence — full definition
- noun The ability to control when you urinate or pass a stool.
- noun Self-control, especially avoiding or holding back from sexual activity.
- noun A course or process that goes on without a break.
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