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Impotence vs Incapability - What's the difference?

impotence | incapability | Related terms |

Impotence is a related term of incapability.


As nouns the difference between impotence and incapability

is that impotence is powerlessness while incapability is the condition of being incapable.

impotence

English

Alternative forms

* impotency

Noun

(-)
  • Powerlessness.
    • O, impotence of mind in body strong! — Milton.
  • Inability to copulate or beget children; sterility, erectile dysfunction, etc.

    • Related terms

    * impotent

    incapability

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The condition of being incapable