plural impacts
Definition of impact
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : an impinging or striking especially of one body against another
b : a forceful contact or onset also : the impetus communicated in or as if in such a contact
2 : the force of impression of one thing on another : a significant or major effect
the impact of science on our society a study outlining the potential environmental impacts of the construction project
impact
verbimpacted; impacting; impacts
Definition of impact (Entry 2 of 2)
1a : to have a direct effect or impact on : impinge on
b : to strike forcefully also : to cause to strike forcefully
2a : to fix firmly by or as if by packing or wedging
b : to press together
1 : to have an impact
—often used with on
2 : to impinge or make contact especially forcefully
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The first known use of impact was in 1601
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