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impotent

im·po·tent [ ímpət'nt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. sexually unable: unable to perform sexual intercourse, usually because erection of the penis cannot be achieved or sustained

2. powerless: without the strength or power to do anything effective or helpful


im·po·tence noun
im·po·tent·ly adverb
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