impinging
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪmˈpɪndʒɪŋ/
KK: /ɪmˈpɪndʒɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of coming together or making contact with something, often in a physical sense.
Example
The impinging of the waves on the shore creates a soothing sound.
Conversation
Did you notice the impinging of the waves on the shore?
Yeah, it was really mesmerizing to watch.
I love how the sound changes with the impinging patterns.
Definitely! It's calming to listen to while relaxing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
collision
impact
convergence
Antonyms
separation
divergence
disconnection
verb
Definition
To have an effect or impact on something, often in a way that is noticeable or significant.
Example
The noise from the construction site is impinging on my ability to concentrate.
Tense Forms
Past: impinged
Past Participle: impinged
Conversation
Have you noticed how the noise from the street is really impinging on our study time?
Yeah, it’s quite distracting, especially when I'm trying to concentrate.
I think we should find a quieter place to work next time.
Root Explanation
Impinging is formed from "im-" (meaning into) and "pingere" (meaning to paint or to strike). The word describes the action of striking or having an effect on something, as if one is painting or marking it by contact.
Memory Tip
Think of something 'striking' or 'marking' ('pingere') as it comes 'into' contact ('im-') with another object.
Visually Confused Words
unimpinging
pining