Definition of COLLISION

collision

Plural: collisions

Noun

  • (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
    • "the collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction"
  • an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object
    • "three passengers were killed in the collision"
    • "the collision of the two ships resulted in a serious oil spill"
  • a conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals
    • "a collision of interests"
  • An instance of colliding.
  • Any event in which two or more bodies exert forces on each other in a relatively short time. In a collision, physical contact of two bodies is not necessary.
  • Clipping of naming collision.
  • Clipping of collision detection; tangibility.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French collision, from Late Latin collīsiō, from Latin collīdere, past participle collīsus (“to dash together”); see collide. cf. allision.

Synonyms

hit

Scrabble Score: 11

collision: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
collision: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
collision: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

collision is a valid Words With Friends word