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impotency vs impotent

impotent vs impotency

impotency is a noun but impotent is not a noun.

impotency is not an adjective while impotent is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impotency Yes No No No
impotent No Yes No No
impotency (noun) impotent (noun)
the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate
impotency (adjective) impotent (adjective)
lacking power or ability
(of a male) unable to copulate
Difference between impotency and impotent

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