impotency

• Substantiv, das den Zustand der Kraftlosigkeit, Machtlosigkeit oder Unfähigkeit bezeichnet; in der Medizin die Unfähigkeit des Mannes, den Geschlechtsakt auszuüben.

A noun referring to the quality of lacking strength, power, or effectiveness; also used to describe an inability to copulate, typically in males.

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1. Lack of strength or powerC1formal

   The state or quality of being weak, feeble, or lacking the ability to act effectively.

   Ohnmacht

   • The government's impotency in addressing the crisis was widely criticized.
   • He felt a sense of impotency when he couldn't help his friend.
   • The organization's impotency led to its eventual collapse.

   Synonymefeeblenessimpotenceinabilityincapacitypowerlessnessweakness

   Antonymeforcemightpotencypowerstrengthvigor

2. Inability to copulateC1formalmedical

   A medical condition, typically in males, characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection for sexual intercourse.

   Unfähigkeit zum Geschlechtsverkehr

   • The doctor discussed treatments for impotency with the patient.
   • Impotency can be caused by both physical and psychological factors.
   • He sought medical advice for his recurring impotency.

   Synonymeerectile dysfunctionimpotence