Main Entry: im·po·tent Pronunciation: \ˈim-pə-tənt\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin impotent-, impotens, from in- + potent-, potens potent Date: 14th century 1 a: not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless b: unable to engage in sexual intercourse because of inability to have and maintain an erection; broadly : sterile 2obsolete : incapable of self-restraint : ungovernable
