impact

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the striking of one body against another
  2. noun a forceful consequence; a strong effect
  3. noun influencing strongly

Etymology

Attested since the 17th century, from Latin impāctus.

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