ALL meanings of impingent
im·pinge
I i - 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