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deep impact

/dɛp ˈɪmpækt/ · deep. im.pact
noun
  1. A significant or profound effect or influence. The new policy had a deep impact on the company's bottom line.
noun
  1. A collision or crash, especially in space exploration. The spacecraft suffered a deep impact on the surface of the asteroid.
verb
  1. To have a significant or profound effect on something or someone. The news had a deep impact on the community.
Did you know? The term 'deep impact' gained popularity after the release of the 1998 science fiction film 'Deep Impact', which tells the story of a comet that threatens to collide with Earth.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 8, 2026