impactive

American

[im-pak-tiv] / ɪmˈpæk tɪv /

adjective

caused by impact.

impactive pain.
compelling or impressive.

He was deeply moved by the impactive force of the performance.

impactive British

/ ɪmˈpæktɪv /

adjective

of or relating to a physical impact
making a strong impression

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Etymology

Origin of impactive

First recorded in 1930–35; impact + -ive

Example Sentences

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"I can't tell you how impactive it was, it was amazing," said the detective.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2023

So really, one of the most impactive things we can all do is try to effect systemic change.

From Slate • Oct. 25, 2018

Gloria, admittedly, clearly thought she was on some kind of "secret millionaire" or house-transformer show, and unforgivably used, in connection with love, the word "impactive".

From The Guardian • Jul. 7, 2012

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