collision in Bengali বাংলা
collision in English
- collision⇄collision, noun.
1. a violent rushing against; hitting or striking hard together; crash.
Ex. His car was badly damaged in the collision.
2. (Figurative.) clash; conflict.
Ex. There was a collision of interests on how to spend the
collision in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
collision in Sindhi سنڌي
Collision
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/kəˈlɪʒən/
Definitions
- The act of two or more objects striking each other with force.
- An incident or event in which two or more things come into violent contact, often causing damage or injury.
- A conflict or disagreement between two or more people or groups.
Usage Examples
- The car accident was caused by a collision between two vehicles.
- The collision of different cultures can lead to both conflict and cooperation.
- The collision of ideas at the conference sparked a lively debate.
Etymology
The word "collision" comes from the Latin word "collisio," which means "a striking together," from the verb "collidere," meaning "to strike together." The word was adopted into English in the late 16th century to describe both physical impacts and metaphorical conflicts.
Synonyms
- Impact
- Crash
- Clash
- Confrontation
- Collide
Antonyms
- Harmony
- Agreement
- Peace
- Cooperation
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Colisión | /ko.liˈθjon/ |
| French | Collision | /kɔ.li.zjɔ̃/ |
| German | Kollision | /kɔ.liˈzi̯oːn/ |
| Hindi | टकराव (Takarav) | /t̪ə.kəˈraːv/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 碰撞 (Pèngzhuàng) | /pʰəŋ˥˩ ʈʂwɑŋ˥˩/ |
| Russian | Столкновение (Stolknoveniye) | /stəlk.nɐˈvʲenʲɪjə/ |
| Arabic | تصادم (Tasaadum) | /tˤaˈsaːdʊm/ |
| Portuguese | Colisão | /ko.liˈzɐ̃w̃/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
American English: /kəˈlɪʒən/
British English: /kəˈlɪʒən/
Historical Usage
The term "collision" has been used since the 16th century to describe physical impacts, particularly in the context of physics and mechanics. Over time, the term also gained usage in social and political contexts, referring to conflicts or clashes of interests between groups, individuals, or ideas.
Cultural Nuances
In modern usage, "collision" is often associated with automobile accidents, but it also appears in discussions of conflict, competition, and the interaction of different forces or groups in various fields, including politics, business, and international relations.
More Information
The concept of a collision is central in the study of physics, particularly in mechanics, where the term refers to an event where two or more bodies exert forces on each other, often with a change in motion. Collisions can be classified into elastic and inelastic based on whether kinetic energy is conserved. Collisions are also important in chemistry, as molecules collide to react, forming new substances. The term has broadened in metaphorical contexts to represent conflicts or disagreements between people, organizations, or ideologies.