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collision

[ kuh-lizh-uhn ]

noun

  1. the act of colliding; a coming violently into contact; crash:

    the collision of two airplanes.

  2. a clash; conflict:

    a collision of purposes.

  3. Physics. the meeting of particles or of bodies in which each exerts a force upon the other, causing the exchange of energy or momentum.


collision

/ əˈɪə /

noun

  1. a violent impact of moving objects; crash
  2. the conflict of opposed ideas, wishes, attitudes, etc

    a collision of interests

  3. physics an event in which two or more bodies or particles come together with a resulting change of direction and, normally, energy
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • DZ·sDz· adjective
  • t·DZ·sDz adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of collision1

1400–50; late Middle English < Late Latin DZīō- (stem of DZīō ), equivalent to DZī ( us ) (past participle of DZī to collide ) + -ō- -ion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of collision1

C15: from Late Latin DZīō from Latin DZī to collide
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Their poor eyesight and slow swimming speed make river dolphins especially prone to collisions with boats and other obstacles.

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A lunar impact, although extremely unlikely, could offer a rare chance to observe a real collision and study how the Moon responds.

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South Wales Police officers are continuing to investigate the collision and have appealed for information.

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Several also said the Democrats on the committee had just put California’s education funding on a collision course with the Trump administration.

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Three people have died after a car and a bus were involved in a collision in west London.

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