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impact vs impaction

impaction vs impact

impact and impaction both are nouns.

impact is a verb but impaction is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impact Yes No Yes No
impaction Yes No No No
impact (noun) impaction (noun)
influencing strongly a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally
the striking of one body against another a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon
a forceful consequence; a strong effect the condition of being pressed closely together and firmly fixed
impact (verb) impaction (verb)
have an effect upon
press or wedge together; pack together
Difference between impact and impaction

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