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Meaning of impacted
The primary meaning of the word "impacted" is to have a strong effect or influence on something or someone.
Etymology of impacted
The word "impacted" originates from the verb "impact", which comes from the Latin "impactus", past participle of "impingere", meaning to strike or press upon
Historically, the word "impact" was first used in the 17th century to describe the act of striking or colliding with something, and later developed to include the sense of having a strong effect or influence
Synonyms
affected
influenced
struck
hit
smitten
damaged
harmed
injured
wounded
bruised
crushed
squeezed
compressed
blocked
obstructed
clogged
congested
jammed
wedged
stuck
trapped
confined
restricted
limited
constrained
pressured
forced
compelled
coerced
swayed
persuaded
induced
prompted
provoked
disturbed
disrupted
perturbed
troubled
bothered
annoyed
irritated
vexed
galled
plagued
tormented
afflicted
beset
assaulted
battered
pounded
pummeled
buffeted
besiegged
beleaguered
Definitions
- Past participle of the verb "impact", meaning to have a strong effect or influence on something or someone
- * Having a strong effect or influence, especially in a way that is noticeable or significant
- * Medically, having a tooth, especially a wisdom tooth, that does not have enough space to come in normally and is forced to grow in at an angle or is trapped in the gum
Usage Examples
- The new policy has impacted the company's profits significantly
- * The tooth was impacted and had to be surgically removed
- * The economic downturn has impacted many businesses in the area
Antonyms
unaffected
uninfluenced
unchanged
unaltered
untroubled
undisturbed
unbothered
unimpeded
unrestricted
unconfined
unlimited
unconstrained
unforced
uncompelled
uncoerced
unswayed
unpersuaded
uninduced
unprovoked
calm
serene
peaceful
tranquil
stable
secure
protected
shielded
safeguarded
defended