The difference between Impotent and Incontinent
When used as nouns, impotent means a man who has erectile dysfunction, whereas incontinent means one who is unchaste.
When used as adjectives, impotent means lacking physical strength or vigor, whereas incontinent means unable to contain or retain.
Incontinent is also adverb with the meaning: immediately, forthwith.
check bellow for the other definitions of Impotent and Incontinent
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Impotent as an adjective:
Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak.
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Impotent as an adjective:
Lacking in power, as to act effectively; helpless
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Impotent as an adjective:
Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection.
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Impotent as an adjective (of a male):
Sterile.
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Impotent as an adjective (obsolete):
Lacking self-restraint.
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Impotent as a noun:
A man who has erectile dysfunction.
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Impotent as a noun:
An impotent or powerless person.
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Incontinent as an adjective (often followed by [[of]]):
Unable to contain or retain.
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Incontinent as an adjective:
Lacking the ability to restrain natural discharges or evacuations of urination or defecation.
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Incontinent as an adjective:
Lacking moral or sexual restraint, moderation or self-control, especially of sexual desire.
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Incontinent as an adjective:
Unrestrained or unceasing.
Examples:
"an incontinent river of pure water"
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Incontinent as an adjective (colloquial):
Immediate; without delay.
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Incontinent as an adverb (obsolete):
Immediately, forthwith.
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Incontinent as a noun (obsolete):
One who is unchaste.
Examples:
"rfquotek Ben Jonson"