impactive

[ im-pak-tiv ]

adjective

1. caused by impact:

   impactive pain.

2. compelling or impressive:

   He was deeply moved by the impactive force of the performance.

impactive

/ ɪmˈpæktɪv /

adjective

1. of or relating to a physical impact
2. making a strong impression

Word History and Origins

Origin of impactive¹

First recorded in 1930–35; impact + -ive