impotence
advancedC1/ˈɪmpətəns/ · im-po-tence
The state of being unable to take effective action; lack of power or ability.
Meanings
The state of being unable to take effective action; lack of power or ability.
کسی مؤثر عمل کرنے کی حالت؛ طاقت یا قابلیت کی کمی۔
عجز
ajaz
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Common Collocations
- sexual impotence
- state of impotence
- perceived impotence
Example Sentences
His impotence to act in the situation left him feeling frustrated.
اس کی حالت میں عمل کرنے کی ناتوانی نے اسے مایوس کر دیا۔
Us ki halat mein amal karne ki natawani ne use mayus kar diya.
Impotence is often associated with psychological issues.
عجز اکثر نفسیاتی مسائل کے ساتھ منسلک ہوتا ہے۔
Ajaz aksar nafsiati masail ke sath munsalik hota hai.
The feeling of impotence can affect one's mental health.
عجز کا احساس انسان کی ذہنی صحت پر اثر انداز ہو سکتا ہے۔
Ajaz ka ehsaas insan ki zehni sehat par asar andaaz ho sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of ‘impotent’ as ‘in’-‘powerful’ to remember its meaning.
Imagine a locked door that symbolizes a loss of power or control.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "impotentia" — lack of power
First known use: 14th century
The term has been used in medical contexts for centuries, originally referring to physical weakness or incapacity.