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Impinge: meaning, definitions and examples

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impinge

 

[ ษชmหˆpษชndส’ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

impact on

To impinge means to have a noticeable effect or impact, often in a negative way, on someone or something. This term is frequently used in discussions regarding rights, freedoms, or the environment. For example, one might say that a particular policy impinges upon civil liberties, or that industrial activities impinge on natural habitats. It reflects the idea of encroachment or infringing upon a boundary.

Synonyms

affect, encroach, infringe, intrude, transgress

Examples of usage

  • The new regulations will impinge on small businesses.
  • His loud music impinges on my ability to concentrate.
  • Environmental pollution can impinge on the health of local communities.

Translations

Translations of the word "impinge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impactar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคญเคพเคต เคกเคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beeinflussen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mempengaruhi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฟะปะธะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wpล‚ywaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝฑ้Ÿฟใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avoir un impact

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impactar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etkilemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ํ–ฅ์„ ๋ฏธ์น˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุคุซุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ovlivnit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ovplyvniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฝฑๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vplivati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกhrif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัะตั€ ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™sir etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ impactar

Etymology

The word 'impinge' has its roots in the Latin word 'impingere', which means 'to strike against' or 'to collide with'. It was formed from the prefix 'in-', meaning 'upon', and 'pungere', meaning 'to prick' or 'to push'. The term transitioned into Middle French as 'impinger' before entering English in the early 17th century. Initially, it described physical impacts or collisions, but over time its use expanded to include more abstract meanings such as interfering with or significantly affecting something. By the 19th century, 'impinge' was commonly used in legal and philosophical contexts, particularly to discuss issues of rights and boundaries. The evolution of the word reflects a shift from a concrete sense of striking to a more nuanced understanding of impact in various domains.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,598, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.