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continence vs self-discipline

self-discipline vs continence

continence and self-discipline both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
continence Yes No No No
self-discipline Yes No No No
As nouns, self-discipline is a hypernym of continence; that is, self-discipline is a word with a broader meaning than continence:
  • continence: the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
  • self-discipline: the trait of practicing self discipline
Other hypernyms of continence include self-denial.
continence (noun) self-discipline (noun)
the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge the trait of practicing self discipline
Difference between continence and self-discipline

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