low-impact
Britishadjective
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designed to cause minimal damage to the environment
low-impact eco-tourism
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designed to provide exercise without being over-strenuous
a low-impact workout
Example Sentences
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Because it’s done so slowly and fluidly, emphasizing “soft joints” instead of locking out or bracing body parts, it’s low-impact.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Richard Dilks, CEO of CoMoUK says "mass-scale use of something that is inherently low-carbon, low-impact, low-cost" is a "good thing" but "we also don't have rules of engagement about how they should be ridden".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
What’s one low-impact change you and your readers have made that significantly improved something you already buy and helped reduce waste?
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
In addition, occasional low-impact use after abandonment may have occurred without leaving evidence that could be detected archaeologically.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 11, 2026
“Golf has a reputation as a low-impact sport. Biomechanically, though, the sport tells a different story.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
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