high-impact

adjective

high-im·​pact ˈhī-ˈim-ˌpakt 

sports

: relating to or involving a physical activity (such as jumping or running) in which the body makes forceful and usually repeated contact with the ground

high-impact sports/exercises

a high-impact workout

high-impact wrestling moves

… a high-impact sports bra that's designed to provide ample support …

—Jemicah Colleen Marasigan

compare low-impact

Examples of high-impact in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Focus on a few high-impact use cases within your existing systems and define measurable success metrics. — Tim Beerman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

There are fewer female editors reviewing these papers in high-impact journals. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

This remains soft during low-energy movement but stiffens upon high-impact force. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Shereah Taylor-Love, dean of the human and public service pathway at TCC South, said the program will support students advancing into high-impact employment. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above