impingent

im·pinge

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-pinj]
- /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-pinj]
- /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

Definitions of impingent word

verb without object impingent to make an impression; have an effect or impact (usually followed by on or upon): to impinge upon the imagination; social pressures that impinge upon one's daily life. 1
verb without object impingent to encroach; infringe (usually followed by on or upon): to impinge on another's rights. 1
verb without object impingent to strike; dash; collide (usually followed by on, upon, or against): rays of light impinging on the eye. 1
verb with object impingent Obsolete. to come into violent contact with. 1
adjective impingent striking against or upon 0
adjective impingent Striking against or upon. 0

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Origin of impingent

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Medieval Latin impingere to strike against, drive at, equivalent to Latin im- im-1 + -pingere, combining form of pangere to fasten, drive in, fix; see impact

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Parts of speech for Impingent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Impingent

impingent popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

impingent usage trend in Literature

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