impactive

American  

[im-pak-tiv] / ɪmˈpæk tɪv /

adjective

1. caused by impact.

   impactive pain.

2. compelling or impressive.

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

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impactive British  

/ ɪmˈpæktɪv /

adjective

1. of or relating to a physical impact

2. making a strong impression

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Etymology

Origin of impactive

First recorded in 1930–35; impact + -ive

Example Sentences

"I can't tell you how impactive it was, it was amazing," said the detective.

From BBC

Impactive Capital has nominated four directors to the board of Envestnet Inc , a U.S. vendor of software that helps manage investments, in a push to improve its financial performance, the hedge fund told Reuters on Wednesday.

From Reuters

Impactive Capital, which holds a 7.5% stake in Envestnet, nominated two men and two women, including its co-founder Lauren Taylor Wolfe, to Envestnet's board.

From Reuters

In its statement, Impactive Capital cited poor profit margins and bad capital allocation among the reasons for Envestnet's underperformance.

From Reuters

Impactive Capital cited an 11% return in Envestnet's stock since the fund unveiled its push for changes at the company on Nov. 15, double the cumulative return during the trailing five-year period, as evidence of "shareholders' profound dissatisfaction with the company's current direction and their desire for change."

From Reuters