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- [im-puh-tuh nt]
- /ˈɪm pə tənt/
- /ˈɪm.pə.tənt.li/
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- [im-puh-tuh nt]
- /ˈɪm pə tənt/
Definitions of impotently word
- adjective impotently not potent; lacking power or ability. 1
- adjective impotently utterly unable (to do something). 1
- adjective impotently without force or effectiveness. 1
- adjective impotently lacking bodily strength or physically helpless. 1
- adjective impotently (of a male) unable to attain or sustain a penile erection. 1
- adjective impotently (especially of a male) sterile. 1
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Origin of impotently
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 Impotently
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impotently 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
impotently usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impotently
adverb impotently
- feebly — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
- powerless — unable to produce an effect: a disease against which modern medicine is virtually powerless.
- ineffectually — not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect: an ineffectual remedy.
- weakly — weak or feeble in constitution; not robust; sickly.
- helplessly — unable to help oneself; weak or dependent: a helpless invalid.
Antonyms for impotently
adverb impotently
- powerfully — having or exerting great power or force.
adjective impotently
- potently — powerful; mighty: a potent fighting force.
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