impotence
nounUK /ˈɪmpətəns/
US /ˈɪmpətəns/
Not being able to do something, especially when your body cannot work the way it should.
The medicine helped him overcome his impotence.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A medical condition in which a man cannot have or keep an erection.
The doctor discussed treatments for impotence with his patient.
3. Lack of power or strength to act or produce an effect.
The impotence of the government frustrated the citizens.
4. Inability to produce a desired result.
The impotence of their efforts became clear after months of failure.