impacted (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpæktɪd/
Definition
Firmly wedged or stuck in place; or, strongly affected by something.
Examples
The dentist said my wisdom tooth was impacted and needed to be removed.
The new policy significantly impacted the company's quarterly earnings.
Traffic was heavily impacted by the unexpected road closure.
How to Use impacted
- impacted by (prepositional phrase)
- Affected or influenced by something. — "The decision was deeply impacted by public opinion."
- impacted tooth (collocation)
- A tooth that cannot emerge properly. — "She had surgery to remove an impacted tooth."
- impacted area (collocation)
- An area that is affected or damaged. — "Relief efforts focused on the most impacted areas."
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