🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

무능력

Pronunciation / Transliteration: munŭngnyeok

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Impotence/ˈɪm.pə.təns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 의사와 자신의 무능력에 대해 이야기했습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse.

    "After consulting with his doctor, he learned that his impotence was often linked to stress."
  2. 2

    A lack of power or ability to act effectively.

    "The impotence of the committee to effect change was evident in their discussions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'impotence' originates from the Latin 'impotentia', which means 'lack of power'. It evolved through Middle French 'impotence' before entering English in the late 14th century, retaining its meaning related to powerlessness, particularly in a medical context.

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