impotent

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking the ability to perform sexual functions due to physical or psychological causes.

  - "Despite his young age, John was impotent during his first attempt at intercourse."
  - "The doctor diagnosed Jim as impotent after several unsuccessful attempts to treat his erectile dysfunction."

• adjective

  Lacking power or authority.

  - "The impotent king was overthrown by his enemies."
  - "Despite being the CEO, Tom felt impotent in the face of his company's financial troubles."

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Antonyms

priapist , potent

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Synonyms

wet noodle , feeble , puny , weak , helpless , powerless , incontinent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impotent
impertinent , importunate , prominent , resilient , sensitive , tenement

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Variants

List of all variants of impotent that leads to same result
impotent , impotently , impotents

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Latin word 'impotentia,' meaning 'lack of power.'

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Trivia

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1. Impotence is more common in older men due to age-related changes in the body.

2. Impotence can also be a side effect of certain medications, such as antidepressants and high blood pressure medication.

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Related Concepts

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1. Erectile dysfunction: A common physical condition that causes impotence, characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection.

2. Psychological impotence: A condition in which a person is unable to achieve or maintain an erection due to psychological factors, such as anxiety or depression.

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Culture

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Impotence has been a common theme in literature and art throughout history, often used to explore themes of masculinity, aging, and sexuality.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: 'I'm Powerless, I'm Helpless'

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