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concussion

noun

con·​cus·​sion kən-ˈkə-shən How to pronounce concussion (audio)
1
a
: a stunning, damaging, or shattering effect from a hard blow
especially : a jarring injury of the brain resulting in disturbance of cerebral function
The football player suffered a concussion.
b
: a hard blow or collision
2
: agitation, shaking
The concussion from the explosion was felt 12 miles away.
concussive adjective
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impact, collision, shock, concussion mean a forceful, even violent contact between two or more things.

impact may be used to imply contact between two things, at least one of which is impelled toward the other.

the glass shattered on impact with the floor

collision implies the coming together of two or more things with such force that both or all are damaged or their progress is severely impeded.

the collision damaged the vehicle

shock often denotes the effect produced by a collision and carries the suggestion of something that strikes or hits with force.

the shock of falling rocks

concussion when not in technical use, often suggests the shattering, disrupting, or weakening effects of a collision, explosion, or blow.

bystanders felt the concussion of the blast

Example Sentences

She suffered a severe concussion after falling on the ice. He went to hospital with concussion.
Recent Examples on the Web Joshua Palmer cleared concussion protocol and returned to practice. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 Chicago was missing guard Courtney Vandersloot for concussion protocol in the last game, but hope to have her back soon. Fox News, 19 July 2022 Chicago was missing guard Courtney Vandersloot for concussion protocol in the last game, but hope to have her back soon. Doug Feinberg, BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2022 By the way, the Jazz’s other two-way guy, Johnny Juzang, was in a car accident shortly after arriving in Salt Lake City, and is now in the NBA’s concussion protocol. Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 July 2022 The seven rules that go into effect in July encompass jockey safety (including a national concussion protocol), the riding crop and how often riders can use it during a race, racetrack accreditation and reporting of training and veterinary records. Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2022 Later in the meet Crusaders coach Matt Bergan said Nicholas had returned to the stadium and was in concussion protocol. Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2022 Busch will miss his fourth consecutive race on Sunday with concussion-like symptoms, which has put his playoff berth in jeopardy. Jenna Fryer, ajc, 12 Aug. 2022 Kurt Busch is missing his third straight race with concussion-like symptoms after crashing July 23 in qualifying at Pocono Raceway. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 7 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English concussioun, from Latin concussion-, concussio, from concutere to shake violently, from com- + quatere to shake

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of concussion was in the 14th century

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