How Do You Spell IMPINGE?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpˈɪnd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "impinge" is not intuitive when comparing it to its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "im" at the beginning is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by "p" and "ɪn" sounds. The "g" is silent, and the "e" at the end is pronounced with a soft "zh" sound. Despite its unusual spelling, "impinge" is a common verb used to mean "to have an effect or impact on something."

IMPINGE Meaning and Definition

1. Impinge is a verb that can have various meanings depending on the context. In general, it refers to making an impact or affecting something or someone adversely. It is often used to describe an act of encroachment or intrusion upon the rights, freedom, or personal space of another.

   One meaning of impinge is to come into contact or collide forcefully with something. This can refer to physical objects or even ideas and opinions. For example, during a heated debate, opposing viewpoints may impinge on one another, causing a clash of perspectives.

   Impinge can also convey the notion of influencing or interfering with something, usually in a negative way. It can denote an infringement or infringement upon someone's privacy, rights, or personal boundaries. For instance, a company implementing new surveillance measures may impinge on the privacy of its employees.

   In certain contexts, impinge is used to express the negative consequences or effects of something. For example, excessive noise from construction work can impinge on the quality of life for nearby residents.

   Overall, impinge suggests a forceful or unwelcome impact that affects or disturbs something or someone. It implies a degree of encroachment, interference, or infringement, often with a negative connotation.

2. To strike or dash against; to clash upon.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for IMPINGE

• impune
• amping
• umping
• imgine
• wimping
• imainge
• imaing
• jmping
• iming
• impying
• impling
• imaine
• impage
• impinger
• impige
• impingg
• mninge
• muinge
• moinge
• mminge
• miinge
• impng
• impiree
• impirde
• imlpunge
• impundage
• impunne
• Impyage
• Immirge
• Imingel
• Imiping
• orpinge
• Impuninge
• Impiadge
• Impiague
• impenage
• Imminte

Etymology of IMPINGE

The word impinge has its roots in Latin. It comes from the Latin verb impingere, which means to drive into, to dash against. The prefix im- denotes into or upon, while pingere means to thrust or to strike. The word impinge was first recorded in English during the late 16th century, originally carrying the sense of to collide or to encroach. Over time, its meaning has expanded to include more figurative senses, such as to infringe upon or to have an impact on.

Idioms with the word IMPINGE

• impinge (up)on sm or sth The idiom "impinge (up)on someone or something" means to have a negative impact, interfere with, or encroach upon someone or something. It suggests crossing boundaries or intruding in a way that causes disruption or harm.
• impinge (up)on someone or something The idiom "impinge (up)on someone or something" means to have a negative influence or effect on someone or something, often by encroaching on their rights, freedoms, or personal space. It implies an intrusion or imposition that disrupts or interferes with the normal functioning or well-being of the person or thing being impacted.

Similar spelling words for IMPINGE

• impending,
• impinge on,
• Imou Pine,
• limping,
• impinging.

Conjugate verb Impinge

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have impinged

you would have impinged

he/she/it would have impinged

we would have impinged

they would have impinged

I would have impinge

you would have impinge

he/she/it would have impinge

we would have impinge

they would have impinge

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been impinging

you would have been impinging

he/she/it would have been impinging

we would have been impinging

they would have been impinging

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would impinge

you would impinge

he/she/it would impinge

we would impinge

they would impinge

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be impinging

you would be impinging

he/she/it would be impinging

we would be impinging

they would be impinging

FUTURE

I will impinge

you will impinge

he/she/it will impinge

we will impinge

they will impinge

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be impinging

you will be impinging

he/she/it will be impinging

we will be impinging

they will be impinging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have impinged

you will have impinged

he/she/it will have impinged

we will have impinged

they will have impinged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been impinging

you will have been impinging

he/she/it will have been impinging

we will have been impinging

they will have been impinging

IMPERATIVE

you impinge

we let´s impinge

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to impinge

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was impinging

you were impinging

he/she/it was impinging

we were impinging

they were impinging

PAST PARTICIPLE

impinged

PAST PERFECT

I had impinged

you had impinged

he/she/it had impinged

we had impinged

they had impinged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been impinging

you had been impinging

he/she/it had been impinging

we had been impinging

they had been impinging

PRESENT

I impinge

you impinge

he/she/it impinges

we impinge

they impinge

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am impinging

you are impinging

he/she/it is impinging

we are impinging

they are impinging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

impinging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have impinged

you have impinged

he/she/it has impinged

we have impinged

they have impinged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been impinging

you have been impinging

he/she/it has been impinging

we have been impinging

they have been impinging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it impinge

SIMPLE PAST

I impinged

you impinged

he/she/it impinged

we impinged

they impinged