Impotence

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmpətəns/

Definitions of impotence

noun inability to achieve or maintain an erection

Example Sentences

A1 He felt impotence when faced with the difficult math problem.

A2 The impotence of the situation left him feeling helpless and frustrated.

B1 The impotence of the government to address the issue led to widespread dissatisfaction.

B2 The company's impotence in the face of competition forced them to reevaluate their strategies.

C1 The impotence of the law in protecting citizens' rights became a topic of heated debate.

C2 The impotence of the leader to make decisive decisions in times of crisis ultimately led to their downfall.

Examples of impotence in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed him with impotence, a condition that can be caused by various health issues.

informal He was feeling frustrated and embarrassed about his impotence.

slang He was having trouble in the bedroom due to his impotence.

figurative The impotence of the government's response to the crisis was evident to all.

Grammatical Forms of impotence

• past tense: impotence
• plural: impotences
• comparative: more impotent
• superlative: most impotent
• present tense: impotence
• future tense: will impotence
• perfect tense: has impotence
• continuous tense: is impotencing
• singular: impotence
• positive degree: impotence
• infinitive: to impotence
• gerund: impotencing
• participle: impotenced

Origin and Evolution of impotence

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'impotence' originated from the Latin word 'impotentia', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'potentia' meaning 'power'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to describe a lack of power or ability, the word 'impotence' has evolved to also refer to a lack of sexual potency or ability in modern usage.