impact

Meaning

Noun

1. The striking of one body against another; collision.
2. The force or energy of a collision of two objects.
3. A forced impinging.
4. A significant or strong influence or effect.

Verb

1. To collide or strike, the act of impinging.
2. To compress; to compact; to press into something or pack together.
3. To significantly or strongly influence or affect; to have an impact on.
4. To stamp or impress onto something.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɪmpækt/

Etymology

Attested since the 17th century, from Latin impāctus.

Sentences

No doubt the impact had caused a flash of fire .