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Impotent Definition & Meaning

impotent
adjective
  1. lacking power or ability; "Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent"- Freeman J.Dyson; "felt impotent rage"
  2. (of a male) unable to copulate

"Impotent" in song lyrics

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  • "Sweat trickling, magnificent emcees are impotent"
    Drapht f/ Optamus — Prolific
  • "All my sentences are stayin' on point, other lyricists are impotent"
    The Reverend William Burk — Revolution
  • "drug child molester takes to be impotent"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does impotent mean?
lacking power or ability; "Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent"- Freeman J.Dyson; "felt impotent rage" (of a male) unable to copulate
What part of speech is impotent?
Impotent is an adjective.
How many definitions does impotent have?
Impotent has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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