crashworthiness

[ krash-wur-thee-nis ]

noun

1. the ability of a car or other vehicle to withstand a collision or crash with minimal bodily injury to its occupants.

crashworthiness

/ ˈkræʃˌwɜːðɪnɪs /

noun

1. the ability of a vehicle structure to withstand a crash

Derived Forms

• ˈcrashˌworthy, adjective

Other Words From

• crashworthy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of crashworthiness¹

First recorded in 1945–50; crash ¹ + -worthy + -ness