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impotently


Meanings
  • adverb

    Expressing or exhibiting a lack of ability or power to perform, particularly sexually.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with impotently
haplessly , helplessly , hopelessly , unhappily
Variants
List of all variants of impotently that leads to same result
impotent , impotently , impotents
Etymology
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From the Latin impotentia 'lack of power' or impotens 'powerless'.


Trivia
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  1. Impotence is not just a male issue; women can also experience it.

  2. Impotence was once believed to be caused by various factors such as witchcraft, demons, or the evil eye.

  3. Impotence can be treated through various methods, including medication, counseling, and lifestyle changes.


Related Concepts
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  1. Erectile Dysfunction: A common type of impotence characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection.

  2. Sexual Dysfunction: A general term used to describe any difficulty experienced during sexual activity, including impotence.


Culture
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Impotency has been a subject of literature, particularly in medical and philosophical contexts. It has been discussed in works such as 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer and 'Ulysses' by James Joyce.

How to Memorize "impotently"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person trying to perform a task but failing due to a lack of ability or power.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with feelings of helplessness or powerlessness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Impotent Iris' to remember the meaning: I-Impotent, P-Powerless, O-Unable to perform, T-Total failure, E-Exhibiting a lack of ability, N-Not in control, T-Trying hard.


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