~ 1
■ noun
1》 any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, Australia, Antarctica).
2》 (also the Continent ) the mainland of Europe as distinct from the British Isles.
Origin
C16: from L. terra continens 'continuous land'.
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~ 2
■ adjective
1》 able to control movements of the bowels and bladder.
2》 exercising self-restraint, especially sexually.
Derivatives
continence noun
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: from L. ~- , continere (see contain ).