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collisions


Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of two or more objects coming together and often causing damage or destruction.

    - "The cars had a series of collisions on the highway."
    - "The football players collided during the game."
    - "The two stars collided in space, creating a brilliant explosion."
  • Noun

    A head-on impact between two vehicles.

    - "The police report described a devastating collision between two cars."
    - "The collision caused extensive damage to both vehicles."
    - "The collision resulted in the death of the drivers."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with collisions
collision , solution , commission , mission , obsession , tradition
Variants
List of all variants of collisions that leads to same result
collision , collisional , collisionally , collisions , inelastic collision , inelastic collisions
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'colision' or 'collisio', meaning a crushing or striking together.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'collision' is also used in computer science to describe the occurrence of two or more events or processes at the same time.

  2. The largest recorded collision in the universe occurred about 13.6 billion years ago, when the universe was still expanding and cooling. This collision is believed to have resulted in the formation of the first stars and galaxies.

  3. In the sport of rugby, a collision between players is often referred to as a 'ruck' or a 'maul'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Accident: An unexpected event that causes damage or injury. Collisions are a type of accident.

  2. Impact: The force or effect of a collision. The impact of a collision can be measured in various ways, such as force or energy.


Culture
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Collisions have been a common theme in literature and art, often representing conflict, chaos, and destruction. In the context of sports, collisions are a normal part of the game, but they can also lead to injuries and suspensions.

How to Memorize "collisions"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a car crash or two objects colliding to remember the meaning of the word.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'collision' with the idea of two things coming together forcefully.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'Crashes Occurring Loudly Involving Cars, Ships, and Trucks' to remember the meaning of the word.


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