impacted
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to have a strong effect on someone or something, often in a negative way.
v.to have a significant effect or influence on a situation or entity; frequently used in the passive voice in business and economic contexts.
Simple“The local tourism industry was heavily impacted by the long period of bad weather.”
In context“Supply chains were severely impacted by the sudden increase in fuel prices, leading to significant delays across the manufacturing sector.”
UsageOften used in the passive voice with 'by'.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.describes a tooth that cannot grow through the gum because it is blocked by another tooth.
adj.referring to a tooth that is prevented from erupting normally because it is wedged against another tooth or bone.
Simple“The dentist said my impacted wisdom tooth needs to be removed next week.”
In context“Radiographs revealed that the third molar was horizontally impacted, necessitating a surgical extraction to prevent further crowding of the dental arch.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
adj.pressed or packed firmly together.
adj.wedged or packed closely and firmly together so as to be immovable.
Simple“The pipe was blocked by a mass of impacted debris.”
In context“The geologist noted that the lower strata consisted of heavily impacted sediment that had hardened over several millennia.”
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