impotent /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/adjective 5noun 2forms 3 adjective5 •Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak •Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection, having impotentia coeundi. •Lacking in power, as to act effectively; helplessTechnology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent — 1984 •Sterile •(no longer used) Lacking self-restraintThen, impotent of tongue (her silence broke) / Thus turbulent in rattling tone she spoke. — 1701 noun2 •An impotent or powerless person •A man who has erectile dysfunction formsimpotents · more impotent · most impotent