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impactive

[ im-pak-tiv ]
/ ɪmˈpæk tɪv /
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adjective
caused by impact: impactive pain.
compelling or impressive: He was deeply moved by the impactive force of the performance.
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Origin of impactive

First recorded in 1930–35; impact + -ive

Words nearby impactive

impacter, impact extrusion, impactful, impaction, impactite, impactive, impact parameter, impact printer, impact structure, impact wrench, impact zone
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British Dictionary definitions for impactive

impactive
/ (ɪmˈpæktɪv) /
adjective
of or relating to a physical impact
making a strong impression
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