impotence

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
  2. noun an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate

Etymology

From Middle French impotence, from Latin impotentia.

In classic literature

Synonyms

powerlessness, impotency

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