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impotence

noun
/ˈɪmpətəns/

Etymology

From Middle French impotence, from Latin impotentia.

  1. derived from impotentia
  2. derived from impotence

Definitions

  1. Powerlessness

    Powerlessness; incapacity.

    • Near-synonyms: weakness, helplessness
    • O impotence of mind, in body ſtrong!

  2. Inability to copulate or beget children

    Inability to copulate or beget children; sterility, erectile dysfunction, etc.

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Derived

monetary impotence

Vish — recursive loop

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA