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impact
Definitions
noun
(ˈɪmpækt
) - the act of one body, object, etc, striking another; collision
- the force with which one thing hits another or with which two objects collide
- the impression made by an idea, cultural movement, social group, etc ⇒
the impact of the Renaissance on Medieval Europe
verb
(ɪmˈpækt
) - to drive or press (an object) firmly into (another object, thing, etc) or (of two objects) to be driven or pressed firmly together
- to have an impact or strong effect (on)
Derived Forms
imˈpaction nounWord Origin
C18: from Latin impactus pushed against, fastened on, from impingere to thrust at, from pangere to drive inExample Sentences Including 'impacted'
Bits of turf and mud flew up around the heavy gyrating mass of banging, impacted metal.Whistler in the Dark
But the all-cash deal also boosted the company's leverage and impacted its debt ratings.canada.com (2004)
I think everybody, whether big or small, has been impacted.Business Today (2002)
Mr Paul Phelan of Davy Stockbrokers said the complicated nature of the deal may have impacted on sentiment.Irish Times (2002)
Q My daughter had an impacted wisdom tooth that gave her a lot of trouble.Women's Health Questions Answered
Shatner said of the deal: `The effect is severe but divorce is really no more than getting rid of an impacted tooth.Sun, News of the World (1999)
The fourth shell impacted against a garden fence in the married quarters area... A tape recording?Field of Blood
There was a knotted fringe at the end, and one of the knots had caught on the corner of a brick impacted in the mud.Toy Shop
These parties have acknowledged that irregularities associated with an interview process impacted upon teachers ' "equality of opportunity".Belfast Telegraph (2005)
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