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“Impotence” or “Impotents”

impotence / impotents are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

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impotence IH·m·p·ah·t·ah·n·s

  • nounan inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate.

impotents

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Usage

Examples in context

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“impotence”

  • Touched upon is the impotence of the black man's actions.
  • Paralysis and impotence resulted.
  • existence of insignificance and emotional impotence.

“impotents”

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