Associations to the word «Impotence»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

IMPOTENCE, noun. The quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble.
IMPOTENCE, noun. An inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate.

Wise words

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