Word
impacted
Phoneticsim·pact·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪmˌpæktɪd/
UK/ˈɪmpæktɪd/
Definitions
01strongly affected
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.
“The local tourism industry was heavily impacted by the long period of bad weather.”
“Supply chains were severely impacted by the sudden increase in fuel prices, leading to significant delays across the manufacturing sector.”
Usage
Often used in the passive voice with 'by'.
Synonyms
02stuck tooth
C1 · Advanced Medicine Technical
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.
“The dentist said my impacted wisdom tooth needs to be removed next week.”
“Radiographs revealed that the third molar was horizontally impacted, necessitating a surgical extraction to prevent further crowding of the dental arch.”
03wedged or packed in
C2 · Proficiency Formal · Technical
adj. pressed or packed firmly together.
adj. wedged or packed closely and firmly together so as to be immovable.
“The pipe was blocked by a mass of impacted debris.”
“The geologist noted that the lower strata consisted of heavily impacted sediment that had hardened over several millennia.”
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Real-World Examples
“Have the heatwaves impacted on an event you have planned?” “The Department of Environment said 5km of the Kilkeel River in the Mournes area was impacted.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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