incontinently

¹

[ in-kon-tn-uhnt-lee ]

adverb

1. without exercising continence.

incontinently

²

[ in-kon-tn-uhnt-lee ]

adverb

, Archaic.

1. immediately; at once; straightaway.

Word History and Origins

Origin of incontinently¹

First recorded in 1545–55; incontinent + -ly

Origin of incontinently²

1475–85; late Middle English incontinent, in same sense (< Middle French < Late Latin in continentī ( tempore ) in continuous (time), i.e., without pause; continent ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Mademoiselle had incontinently refused, and madame, to win her compliance, had resorted to threats.

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It welcomed the hungry Oriental for so long as he was useful, and when he outstayed his welcome, incontinently kicked him out.

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John had fallen in love with a fragile, distinguished lady, and had incontinently married her; and she had borne him no children.

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Next an anonymous Irish Member fell over the bench on to Saunderson's knee, and was there incontinently but heartily pummelled.

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I was sure of myself, light of heart and foot, and resolved to put my love incontinently to the touch of knowledge.

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