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Impact Definition: Strong Effect & Forceful Contact (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：strong effect (impact)
impact
/ˈɪmpækt/
n.
A powerful effect that one thing, event, or action has on another.
strong effect
➕
/strɒŋ ɪˈfekt/
n.
A powerful or significant influence that one thing, event, or action has on another.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'impactus', past participle of 'impingere' (im- 'into' + pangere 'to fasten, drive').
💡 Mnemonic
IMpact: I M(ust) PACk a punch — think of a powerful hit or influence.
📖 Example
The new recycling policy has had a major impact on how people shop, with many now choosing products with less packaging.
The new recycling policy has had a major impact on how people shop, with many now choosing products with less packaging.
🔗 Collocations
have an impact on – to affect or influence something
make an impact – to produce a strong effect
significant impact – a notable or important influence
🔄 Synonyms
influence (n.) – the capacity to have an effect on someone or something
effect (n.) – a change that is a result or consequence of an action
consequence (n.) – a result or effect of an action or condition
🚫 Antonyms
insignificance (n.) – the quality of being too small or unimportant to be worth consideration
irrelevance (n.) – the quality of not being connected or important to the matter at hand
🌱 Derivatives
impactful (adj.) – having a strong effect or influence
impacted (adj.) – affected or influenced (e.g., impacted teeth or impacted community)
impactfully (adv.) – in a way that produces a strong effect
📖 Cultural Story
The word entered English in the 17th century from Latin, originally meaning 'driven in'. Its figurative use for 'strong influence' grew in the 20th century, especially in business and social sciences.
Meaning 2：forceful contact (impact)
impact
/ˈɪmpækt/
n.
The action of one object hitting another with force; a collision.
forceful contact
➕
/ˈfɔːrsfəl ˈkɑntækt/
n.
The action of one object striking another with force; a collision.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The car's airbag is designed to protect the driver from the force of the impact during a crash.
The car's airbag is designed to protect the driver from the force of the impact during a crash.
🔗 Collocations
impact force – the force generated when two objects collide
impact zone – the area where a collision occurs
impact point – the specific location where objects meet in a collision
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
impactful (adj.) – having a strong effect or influence
impacted (adj.) – affected or influenced (e.g., impacted teeth or impacted community)
impactfully (adv.) – in a way that produces a strong effect
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