impotence

Meanings

• noun

  The inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.

  - "John has been experiencing impotence lately."
  - "Impotence is a common problem among older men."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪmpətəns/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impotence
potence , impertence , impenance , impressionance

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Variants

List of all variants of impotence that leads to same result
impotence , impotences , impotencies , impotency

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Etymology

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From the Latin impotentia, meaning lack of power or ability.

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Trivia

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1. Impotence affects an estimated 30 million men in the United States alone.

2. Impotence can be caused by a variety of factors, including physical conditions, emotional issues, and lifestyle choices.

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Related Concepts

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1. Erectile Dysfunction: A common medical condition characterized by the consistent or recurrent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.

2. Sexual Dysfunction: A group of conditions that interfere with or prevent the normal expression of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, or sexual satisfaction.

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Culture

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Impotence has been a topic of discussion and concern throughout history, particularly in relation to masculinity and sexual health. It has been addressed in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "impotence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the lack of an erection as a metaphorical representation of the inability to perform sexually.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of frustration and disappointment that comes with the inability to satisfy a sexual partner.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Need Pills' to remember the definition of impotence: Inability, Need, Pills.

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