impact
/ˈɪmpækt/
The striking of one body against another; collision; The force or energy of a collision of two objects; A significant or strong influence or effect
- plural
- impacts
Meanings
- 1
The striking of one body against another; collision
The impact of science on society is great.
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
Are we making any impact?
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
The force or energy of a collision of two objects
- 3
A significant or strong influence or effect
- 4
A forced impingingrare