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im·po·tent  (mp-tnt)

adj.

1. Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak.

2. Lacking in power, as to act effectively; helpless: "Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent" (Freeman J. Dyson).

3.

a. Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection.

b. Sterile. Used of males.

4. Obsolete Lacking self-restraint.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin impotns, impotent- : in-, not; see in-¹ + potns, potent; see potent.]

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impo·tent·ly adv.

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impotent [imp-a-tent]

Adjective

1. not having the power to influence people or events

2. (of a man) incapable of sexual intercourse

impotence n

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	impotent - lacking power or ability; "Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent"- Freeman J.Dyson; "felt impotent rage" infertile, sterile, unfertile - incapable of reproducing; "an infertile couple" powerless - lacking power potent, stiff, strong - having a strong physiological or chemical effect; "a potent toxin"; "potent liquor"; "a potent cup of tea", "a stiff drink"
	2.	impotent - (of a male) unable to copulate virile, potent - (of a male) capable of copulation

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impotent

adjective powerless, weak, helpless, unable, disabled, incapable, paralysed, frail, incompetent, ineffective, feeble, incapacitated, unmanned, infirm, emasculate, nerveless, enervated << OPPOSITE powerful

Translations

impotent [ˈɪmpətənt] adj → impotente

impotent [ˈɪmpətnt] adj → impuissant(e)

impotent [ˈɪmpətnt] impotence adj → machtlos;

(Med) → impotent

impotent [ˈɪmpətnt] adj → impotente