impotence

CEFRC1

/ˈɪmpətəns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Lack of power, strength, or ability.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • Excessive drinking is one of the causes of impotence.

  • Smoking can cause impotence.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Powerlessness; incapacity.

More examples

In context

  • Near-synonyms: weakness, helplessness

  • O impotence of mind, in body ſtrong!

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle French impotence, from Latin impotentia.