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10 Language-to-English DictionariesImpotence
/ˈɪm.pə.təns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse.
"After consulting with his doctor, he learned that his impotence was often linked to stress." - 2
A lack of power or ability to act effectively.
"The impotence of the committee to effect change was evident in their discussions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'impotentia', meaning lack of power or inability, formed from the prefix 'in-' (not) plus 'potens' (powerful). Entering Middle English in the 15th century, the term initially denoted a general lack of physical or moral strength before specializing in medical and psychological contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Impotence" is said worldwide
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Impotence
Transliteration: ɛ̃.pɔ.tɑ̃s
"Il a consulté un médecin à propos de son impuissance."
Impotenz
Transliteration: ɪm.poˈtɛnts
"Er sprach mit seinem Arzt über seine Impotenz."
Impotenza
Transliteration: im.poˈtɛntsa
"Ha parlato con il suo medico riguardo all'impotenza."
Impotencia
Transliteration: im.poˈten.sja
"Consultó a su médico sobre su impotencia."
Impotência
Transliteration: ĩ.puˈtẽ.si.a
"Ele falou com o médico sobre sua impotência."
असमर्थता
Transliteration: Asamarthata
"उसने अपनी असमर्थता के बारे में डॉक्टर से बात की।"
无能
Transliteration: wú néng
"他与医生讨论了他的无能问题。"
무능력
Transliteration: munŭngnyeok
"그는 의사와 자신의 무능력에 대해 이야기했습니다."
無力
Transliteration: Muryoku
"彼は医者に無力について相談しました。"
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