First Known Use: 14th century
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impotent
adjective im·po·tent \ˈim-pə-tənt\
: lacking power or strength
of a man : unable to have sex : unable to get or keep an erection
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Origin of IMPOTENT
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin impotent-, impotens, from in- + potent-, potens potent
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adjective im·po·tent \ˈim-pə-tənt\
Definition of IMPOTENT for Kids
: lacking in power, ability, or strength <an impotent medicine>
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impotent
adjective im·po·tent \ˈim-pət-ənt\
Medical Definition of IMPOTENT
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: not potent <an impotent vaccine>
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: unable to engage in sexual intercourse because of inability to have and maintain an erection; broadly : sterile
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