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potency vs impotent

impotent vs potency

potency is a noun but impotent is not a noun.

potency is not an adjective while impotent is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
potency Yes No No No
impotent No Yes No No
potency (noun) impotent (noun)
capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
the inherent capacity for coming into being
potency (adjective) impotent (adjective)
lacking power or ability
(of a male) unable to copulate
Difference between potency and impotent

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