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The correct spelling is impact.
How to pronounce impact
noun
Say it like: Imp-act
The correct spelling is impact. The striking of one body against another; collision. For example: "The hatchet cut the wood on impact."
Usage Examples
“The hatchet cut the wood on impact.”
“His spine had an impingement; L4 and L5 made impact, which caused numbness in his leg.”
“His friend's opinion had an impact on his decision.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The striking of one body against another; collision.
- 2.The force or energy of a collision of two objects.
- 3.A forced impinging.
- 4.A significant or strong influence; an effect.
verb
- 1.To collide or strike, the act of impinging.
- 2.To compress; to compact; to press into something or pack together.
- 3.To influence; to affect; to have an impact on.
- 4.To stamp or impress onto something.
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