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impotence

im·po·tence

UK/ˈɪmpətəns/ US/ˈɪmpʌtʌns/ uncommon

noun

1.

the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

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2.

an inability (usually of a male) to copulate

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Origin

From Middle French impotence, from Latin impotentia.

Phrases

  • monetary impotence

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