impotent

UK /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ US /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/
adj 5noun 2

Definitions

adj

1

Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

2

Lacking in power, as to act effectively; helpless

Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent

3

Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection, having impotentia coeundi.

A person smeared with the excrement of a mouse was rendered impotent, according to Pliny the Elder.

4

Sterile

5

Lacking self-restraint

Then, impotent of tongue (her ſilence broke) / Thus turbulent in rattling tone ſhe ſpoke.

noun

1

A man who has erectile dysfunction

2

An impotent or powerless person

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