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impotence vs weakness

weakness vs impotence

impotence and weakness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impotence Yes No No No
weakness Yes No No No
As nouns, weakness is a hyponym of impotence; that is, weakness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impotence:
  • impotence: the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
  • weakness: powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
impotence (noun) weakness (noun)
the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you
a flaw or weak point
the condition of being financially weak
Difference between impotence and weakness

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