impotency

• Существительное, обозначающее качество отсутствия силы, власти или эффективности; также используется для описания неспособности к совокуплению, обычно у мужчин.

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

uncountable

1. Lack of strength or powerC1formal

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

   Бессилие

   • 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.

   Synonymsfeeblenessimpotenceinabilityincapacitypowerlessnessweakness

   Antonymsforcemightpotencypowerstrengthvigor

2. Inability to copulateC1formalmedical

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

   Неспособность к совокуплению

   • 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.

   Synonymserectile dysfunctionimpotence