principalimpact

noun

UK /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl ˈɪm.pækt/

US /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl ˈɪm.pækt/

The main effect that something has on people or things.

The principal impact of the new park was that kids had a safe place to play.

SYNONYMS

main effect chief result primary consequence biggest influence

RELATED WORDS

impact effect result consequence influence

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The strongest hit or force from something.

The principal impact of the wave knocked the sandcastle down.

3. The most important change caused by an event.

The principal impact of the storm was the school closing for a day.

4. The leading effect a person has on a group.

Her principal impact on the team was teaching everyone to share.