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- DictionaryIm·pact
noun
- 1. the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another: "there was the sound of a third impact"
verb
- 1. come into forcible contact with another object: "the shell impacted twenty yards away"
- 2. have a strong effect on someone or something: "high interest rates have impacted on retail spending"
1. a. : an impinging or striking especially of one body against another. b. : a forceful contact or onset. also : the impetus communicated in or as if in such a contact. 2. : the force of impression of one thing on another : a significant or major effect. the impact of science on our society.
IMPACT definition: 1. the force or action of one object hitting another: 2. a powerful effect that something…. Learn more.
The noun impact can refer to a physical force (like a collision), an influence (a bad role model or a hero), or a strong effect (a foot of snow will have an impact on driving conditions). Impact is used most often as a noun. A good teacher might have an impact (influence) on a struggling student.
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.
Definition of impact noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
IMPACT definition: 1. the effect that a person, event, or situation has on someone or something: 2. the force or…. Learn more.
An impact is the action of one object hitting another, or the force with which one object hits another. The plane is destroyed, a complete wreck: the pilot must have died on impact. A running track should be capable of absorbing the impact of a runner's foot landing on it. Synonyms: collision, force, contact, shock More Synonyms of impact. 3. verb.
