impacted
ɪmˈpæktɪd
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Definition of impacted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
strong effectUSaffected by a force or influenceUS
  • The impacted area showed signs of damage.
affected influenced shaped
2.
fractureTECH.having broken ends driven into each otherTECH.
  • The impacted fracture required immediate attention.
compressed jammed telescoped
3.
toothTECH.unable to erupt due to obstructionTECH.
  • The impacted tooth caused discomfort.
locked obstructed
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Expressions with impacted

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tooth stuck in gum or bone, can't emerge
The dentist said I have an impacted tooth.

Origin of impacted

Latin, impactus (driven in)

Terms with impacted included in their meaning

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impacted
strongly affected by something negative
strong reaction
very strongly impacted in feelings, often with surprise or distress
company affairs
person with an interest in, or impacted by, an organization’s actions
linguistics
semantic role of an entity impacted by a verb

Examples of impacted in a sentence

  • Residents were concerned about the impacted wildlife.
  • The doctor examined the impacted bone carefully.
  • An impacted injury like this needs careful treatment.
  • An impacted tooth can lead to severe pain.
  • The dentist examined the impacted molar carefully.

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  1. French:affecté, impacté, ...
  2. German:beeinflusst, ineinander verkeilt, ...
  3. Italian:colpito, incastrato, ...
  4. Spanish:afectado, incrustado, ...
  5. Portuguese:afetado, incluso, ...
  6. Chinese:受影响的, 嵌入的, ...
  7. Japanese:影響を受けた, 嵌入した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَأَثِّر, مُنْدَفِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּשׁפָּע, מְשֻׁבָּר, ...
  10. Russian:пострадавший, вколоченный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:постраждалий, вбитий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रभावित, धंसा हुआ, ...
impact
ˈɪmpækt

Definition of impact - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
effectsstrong effect or influence
  • The new policy had a major impact on the economy.
effect influence
2.
physicscollision between two objects
  • The impact of the car crash was severe.
collision crash smash
3.
physicsforce exerted during a collision
  • The impact shattered the glass.
collision crash shock

Verb

tr.
1.
collisionhit something with great force
  • The meteor impacted the surface with great force.
collide crash strike
2.
influencehave a strong effect on something
  • The new policy will impact the economy significantly.
affect alter influence
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lessen the negative effects of something
The government introduced measures to cushion the impact of the economic downturn.
effect an action or project has on air water land and living things
The factory must reduce its environmental impact to meet new regulations.
lessen the force of a hit or blow
The airbags absorb the impact during a collision.
cause a change or influence someone or something
Her words have an impact on the whole team.
effect that continues for a long time
The teacher's encouragement had a lasting impact on her students.
influence others or their decisions
He made an impact on the team's strategy.

Origin of impact

Latin, impactus (driven in) + -tus (suffix)

Examples of impact in a sentence

  • Her speech had a profound impact on the audience.
  • The impact shattered the glass into pieces.
  • Scientists measured the impact during the experiment.
  • The helmet absorbed much of the impact.
  • Sensors measured the impact of the collision.
  • The car impacted the barrier during the crash test.

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  1. French:impact, percuter, ...
  2. German:Einfluss, einschlagen, ...
  3. Italian:impatto, colpire, ...
  4. Spanish:impacto, impactar, ...
  5. Portuguese:impacto, atingir, ...
  6. Chinese:影响, 撞击, ...
  7. Japanese:影響, 衝突する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأْثِير, ضَرَب, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַשְׁפָּעָה, לִפְגּוֹעַ, ...
  10. Russian:влияние, ударять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вплив, вдарити, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रभाव, टकराना, ...
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