Impacted

adj, verb

adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of impact form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having undergone an impact.
  2. 2
    Of a tooth, subject to dental impaction.

    "Being the last teeth to erupt in the oral cavity, many wisdom teeth are impacted."

  3. 3
    Having lost property revenue due to Federal presence, such that it may receive impact aid. US

    "Table A3-1 compares the capabilities of (1) impacted communities and school districts to finance capital improvements from their own resources […]"

Adjective
  1. 1
    wedged or packed in together wordnet

Synonyms

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agroundanchoredcaughtcompactfastfastened

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"The effects have impacted most on poorer families."

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