collision Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
    hit.
    • the collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction
  2. noun an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object
    • three passengers were killed in the collision
    • the collision of the two ships resulted in a serious oil spill
  3. noun a conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals
    • a collision of interests

WordNet

Col*li"sion noun
Etymology
L. collisio, fr. collidere. See Collide.
Definitions
  1. The act of striking together; a striking together, as of two hard bodies; a violent meeting, as of railroad trains; a clashing.
  2. A state of opposition; antagonism; interference.
    The collision of contrary false principles. Bp. Warburton.
    Sensitive to the most trifling collisions. W. Irving.
    Syn. -- Conflict; clashing; encounter; opposition.

Webster 1913