impotence

im·po·tence

noun \ˈim-pə-tən(t)s\

Definition of IMPOTENCE

: the quality or state of being impotent

Examples of IMPOTENCE

1. <the congressional committee's essential impotence in affecting the management of the war was frustrating to its members>

First Known Use of IMPOTENCE

15th century

Related to IMPOTENCE

Synonyms: inability, inadequacy, incapability, incapacity, incompetence, incompetency, ineptitude, insufficiency, powerlessness

Antonyms: ability, adequacy, capability, capacity, competence, competency, potency

Related Words: disqualification, inaptitude; ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficaciousness, inefficacy, inefficiency

Near Antonyms: aptitude, bent, endowment, flair, genius, gift, knack, talent; effectiveness, effectualness, efficaciousness, efficiency; fitness, suitability, suitableness; potency, power, puissance, sinew, strength

[+]more[-]hide