impacted

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Having undergone an impact.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Of a tooth, subject to dental impaction.

Adjective

Examples

Being the last teeth to erupt in the oral cavity, many wisdom teeth are impacted.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “impacted” mean?

Having undergone an impact.

Is “impacted” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.