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IMPOTENTLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does impotently mean? 

IMPOTENTLY (adverb)
  The adverb IMPOTENTLY has 1 sense:

1. in a helpless mannerplay

  Familiarity information: IMPOTENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


IMPOTENTLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a helpless manner

Synonyms:

helplessly; impotently

Context example:

the crowd watched him helplessly

Pertainym:

impotent (lacking power or ability)


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