collision

col-li-sion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An instance of one moving object hitting another.

  2. 2.

    A conflict between opposing ideas, interests, or factions.

  3. 3.

    (computing) A situation where two pieces of data have the same identifier.

Forms

plural: collisions

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    collision course — heading toward inevitable conflict
  • •
    head-on collision — direct frontal impact
  • •
    collision detection — (computing) identifying overlapping objects

Related words

Antonyms: avoidance, miss
See also: accident, crash, impact
Synonyms: clash, crash, impact, smash

Etymology

From Latin collisio meaning "a striking together," from collidere ("to strike together"), from com- ("together") and laedere ("to strike, hurt").