continent (adj.) Copy link Outline 1. contĭnens, ntis (capable of controlling the passions)2. abstĭnens, ntis (i. e. capable of abstaining from) • continent (adj.): 1. contĭnens, ntis (capable of controlling the passions): Cic. (v. preced. art.). 2. abstĭnens, ntis (i. e. capable of abstaining from): v. abstinent, chaste.