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/imˈpakto/

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Translation

impact

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Word origin

From Latin impactus, past participle of impingere ('to strike against, dash against'), from in- ('into') plus pangere ('to fix, fasten').

Origin
Latin
Root
impactus
English cognates
impact, impinge

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralimpactos

Examples

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The news had a big impact on the country.

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The book had a strong impact on young people.

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The impact of the car against the tree was terrible.

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The war has had an impact on the whole city.

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His music has a big impact on the world.

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This word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 12: impacto, aplauso, equipaje and 7 more words.