adjective
- occurring or existing after an impact or collision
Usage: technical; often used in scientific and engineering contexts
Examples
- The postimpact analysis revealed structural damage to the vehicle's frame.
- Engineers studied postimpact behavior to improve safety features.
- Postimpact debris was scattered across the accident scene.
- The postimpact investigation helped determine the cause of the collision.
- Postimpact forces can affect passenger injuries in a crash.