lastingimpact
nounUK /ˌlɑːstɪŋ ˈɪmpækt/
US /ˌlæstɪŋ ˈɪmpækt/
A lasting impact is a change that stays for a long time after something happens.
The new park had a lasting impact on the neighborhood, and families still play there years later.
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2. A strong and permanent effect on how someone thinks or behaves.
Her teacher had a lasting impact on her love of reading.
3. A change to a place or system that continues long after the cause is gone.
The storm left a lasting impact on the coastline.
4. The ongoing result of an event that people remember and feel.
The charity's work had a lasting impact on the community.