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- [im-puh-tuh nt]
- /ˈɪm pə tənt/
- /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-puh-tuh nt]
- /ˈɪm pə tənt/
Definitions of impotent word
- adjective impotent not potent; lacking power or ability. 1
- adjective impotent utterly unable (to do something). 1
- adjective impotent without force or effectiveness. 1
- adjective impotent lacking bodily strength or physically helpless. 1
- adjective impotent (of a male) unable to attain or sustain a penile erection. 1
- adjective impotent (especially of a male) sterile. 1
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Origin of impotent
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin impotent- (stem of impotēns) without power over oneself or others. See im-2, potent1
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Parts of speech for Impotent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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impotent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impotent
adj impotent
- unproductive — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- inept — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
- incompetent — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
- ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
Antonyms for impotent
adj impotent
- competent — Someone who is competent is efficient and effective.
- dexterous — Someone who is dexterous is very skilful and clever with their hands.
- skilled — having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
- skillful — having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler.
- capable — If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it.
adjective impotent
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
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