Collision: meaning, definitions and examples

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collision

 

[ kษ™หˆlษชส’ษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in physics

An instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another.

Synonyms

accident, crash, impact

Examples of usage

  • The collision between the two cars resulted in a lot of damage.
  • The collision of the soccer players on the field caused an uproar among the fans.
Context #2 | Noun

in technology

A situation in which two or more messages, packets, or signals arrive at a device or system at the same time.

Synonyms

conflict, interference, overlap

Examples of usage

  • The collision in the network caused delays in data transmission.
  • The collision detection system in the software prevents data corruption.
Context #3 | Noun

in sports

A direct confrontation or contact between players in a game or competition.

Synonyms

clash, confrontation, encounter

Examples of usage

  • The collision between the two players resulted in a penalty.
  • The collision between the boxer and his opponent was intense.

Translations

Translations of the word "collision" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colisรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเค•เฅเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kollision

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tabrakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั–ั‚ะบะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolizja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ก็ช (ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใจใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท collision

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colisiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงarpฤฑลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถฉ๋Œ (chungdol)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตุงุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolize

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolรญzia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ขฐๆ’ž (pรจngzhuร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trฤenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกrekstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›ั‚ั‹า“ั‹ััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฏแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toqquลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colisiรณn

Etymology

The word 'collision' originated from the Latin word 'collidere', which means 'to strike together'. The concept of collision has been integral to various fields such as physics, technology, and sports, where it signifies a forceful impact or encounter between entities. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a wide range of scenarios involving physical and metaphorical clashes. The study and prevention of collisions play a crucial role in safety measures and efficiency in different domains.

See also: collide, collider.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,615 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.