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• self-impotent — (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective : self sterile …   Useful english dictionary

• Impotent — Im po*tent, a. [F. impotent, L. impotens, entis; pref. im not + potens potent, powerful. See {Potent}.] 1. Not potent; wanting power, strength. or vigor. whether physical, intellectual, or moral; deficient in capacity; destitute of force; weak;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• impotent — (adj.) late 14c., physically weak, enfeebled, crippled, from O.Fr. impotent powerless, weak, incapable, from L. imponentem (nom. impotens) lacking control, powerless, from assimilated form of in not, opposite of (see IN (Cf. in ) (1)) + ponentem… …   Etymology dictionary

• impotent — [im′pə tənt] adj. [OFr < L impotens: see IN 2 & POTENT] 1. lacking physical strength; weak 2. ineffective, powerless, or helpless [impotent rage] 3. unable to engage in sexual intercourse, esp. because of an inability to have or sustain an… …   English World dictionary

• impotent — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French & Latin; Anglo French, from Latin impotent , impotens, from in + potent , potens potent Date: 14th century 1. a. not potent ; lacking in power, strength, or vigor ; helpless b. unable to… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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