Impinge: meaning, definitions and examples
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impinge
[ ษชmหpษชndส ]
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:
๐ต๐น impactar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคญเคพเคต เคกเคพเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช beeinflussen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mempengaruhi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฟะปะธะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wpลywaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฝฑ้ฟใใ
๐ซ๐ท avoir un impact
๐ช๐ธ impactar
๐น๐ท etkilemek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํฅ์ ๋ฏธ์น๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุคุซุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ ovlivnit
๐ธ๐ฐ ovplyvniลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฝฑๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ vplivati
๐ฎ๐ธ รกhrif
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำัะตั ะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษsir etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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