Meaning of impact in English

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Verb
impact
Definitions
1. press or wedge together
Examples
- « pack together »
Derived terms
- impaction
2. have an effect upon
Examples
- « Will the new rules affect me? »
Derived terms
Noun
impact
Etymology
early 17th century (as a verb in the sense ‘press closely, fix firmly’): from Latin impact-‘driven in’, from the verb impingere (see impinge)
Definitions
1. the striking of one body against another
2. a forceful consequence
Examples
- « a strong effect »
- « the book had an important impact on my thinking »
- « the book packs a wallop »
Derived terms
3. influencing strongly
Examples
- « they resented the impingement of American values on European culture »
Derived terms
4. the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
Examples
- « the armies met in the shock of battle »
Derived terms
- shock

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