nonimpact en · ADJ
Etymology
From non- + impact.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Not involving impact.
nonimpact aerobics
a nonimpact printing technology
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nonimpact en · NOUN
Etymology
From non- + impact.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Absence of impact; a situation where no impact occurs.
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(countable) A printer that is not an impact printer.
Q: Are nonimpacts noisier or quieter than impact printers? A: The nonimpacts are almost silent compared to the noisy, hammer-striking printers.
1985, Melvin Berger, Computers: A Question and Answer Book, page 30:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nonimpacts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |