impact
Meaning
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- The striking of one body against another; collision.
- The force or energy of a collision of two objects.
- A forced impinging.
- A significant or strong influence or effect.
Synonyms
impulsive force
be effective
be efficacious
be in control
have effect
have influence
press against
strike against
wring from
be contiguous
have a repercussion
have an affect on
have an impact on
print run
impulse force
smash into
percussive force
liquid knockout
impaction collide
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɪmpækt/
Etymology
Attested since the 17th century, from Latin impāctus.
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