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/ɪmˈpæktɪd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to have a strong effect on someone or something.
The new law significantly impacted the way businesses operate.
to affect or shape something, often in a negative way.
The economic downturn impacted many families in the community.
to strike or collide with something.
The asteroid impacted the Earth's surface millions of years ago.
adjective
effected by an impact; influenced or altered.
The impacted area of the park was closed off for repairs.
having been affected, especially in a negative manner.
Many impacted individuals attended the meeting to discuss their concerns.
Etymology
From Latin 'impactus', meaning 'to drive in'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
socially impacted
having significant effects on social conditions.
economically impacted
having significant effects on the economy.
deeply impacted
having a profound emotional or psychological effect.
Related Words
impact
the strong effect or influence of something.
impaction
the state of being packed tightly or blocked.
impactive
pertaining to or resulting from impact.
Slang Meanings
affected dramatically, used informally.
The new policy impacted how we work, like a game changer.
hit hard, often describing a situation or experience.
That movie really impacted me; I can't stop thinking about it.