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Impotence vs Ineffectiveness - What's the difference?

impotence | ineffectiveness | Synonyms |

Impotence is a synonym of ineffectiveness.


As nouns the difference between impotence and ineffectiveness

is that impotence is powerlessness while ineffectiveness is the condition of being ineffective.

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

    ineffectiveness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The condition of being ineffective