impotency

/ˈɪmpətənsi/
noun
  1. Lack of power, strength, or ability to act effectively (less common variant of impotence).
    • The impotency of the government's response angered the citizens.
    • He raged against the impotency of the law to protect the environment.
    • The team's impotency on offense led to their defeat in the championship game.
  2. Inability in a man to achieve or maintain an erection (less common variant of impotence).
    • He sought help for his impotency after months of frustration.
    • Impotency can have both physical and psychological causes.
    • The clinic specializes in treating male impotency.
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