English Explanatory Dictionary

impotence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Powerlessness; incapacity.
  2. Inability to copulate or beget children; sterility, erectile dysfunction, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪmpətəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-impotence.wav

Word forms

impotence impotences impotency

Etymology

From Middle French impotence, from Latin impotentia.

Synonyms

weakness helplessness

Related words

impotent

Derived words

monetary impotence
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