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Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

continent

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Source Word

continent

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkɒntɪnənt/

Adjective

obsolete

Japanese Meaning

禁欲的で、自己の肉体的欲求（特に性欲、排尿、排便）に対して節制を保っている状態 / 中断されず、連続している状態

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Despite the tempting displays of desserts, she remained continent and refused a second helping.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

誘惑的なデザートが並んでいたにもかかわらず、彼女は自制しており、おかわりを断った。

Sense（1）

Exercising self-restraint; controlled, temperate with respect to one's bodily needs or passions, especially sex, urination and/or defecation.

Have a continent forbearance till the speed of his rage goes slower.

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Sense（2）

Not interrupted; connected; continuous.

a continent fever

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Sense（3）

(obsolete) Serving to restrain or limit; restraining; opposing.

There did I ſee that low ſpirited Swaine, … hight Coſtard, (Clow[ne]. O mee) ſorted and conſorted contrary to thy eſtabliſhed proclaymed Edict and continent Cannon; Which with, o with, but with this I paſſion to ſay wherewith: / Clo[wne]. With a Wench.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

more continent

（ comparative ）

most continent

（ superlative ）

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