1 im·pact
Pronounced:
/ˈɪmˌpækt/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural im·pactsMeaning:
1 : the act or force of one thing hitting another [count] ▪ No one could have survived such an impact. [noncount] ▪ The bomb exploded on/upon impact (with the ground). [=when it hit the ground]
2 [count] : a powerful or major influence or effect ▪ These warnings have been heard so often that they have lost their impact. ▪ The book had a huge impact when it first came out. ▪ We need to be concerned about the environmental impacts of all this construction. ▪ She expects to make an immediate impact at work. —often + on ▪ The stress of her job is having a negative impact on her health. [=is harming her health] ▪ We hope that these programs will have a positive impact on the community. [=will help the community]
2 [count] : a powerful or major influence or effect ▪ These warnings have been heard so often that they have lost their impact. ▪ The book had a huge impact when it first came out. ▪ We need to be concerned about the environmental impacts of all this construction. ▪ She expects to make an immediate impact at work. —often + on ▪ The stress of her job is having a negative impact on her health. [=is harming her health] ▪ We hope that these programs will have a positive impact on the community. [=will help the community]