Origin of Impact
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From Latin impāctus past participle of impingere to push against impinge
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin impāctus, perfect passive participle of impingō (“dash against, impinge”).
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Impact Sentence Examples
He was realizing the impact the lie had on their relationship.
The impact knocked her back.
We're just beginning to understand their impact on nature and the universe.
The impact jarred her to the core.
The fractured edge is smoothed by the impact of a gas flame.
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