Impact-resistant
adj.resilient, capableprofessional
What it means
Able to withstand a specified level of collision or striking force without unacceptable damage.
Reach for it when describing tested durability while keeping the loading conditions explicit
Impact-resistant glazing protects the display from routine knocks.
Choose between these
6- playful
plain informal praise for damage tolerance is enough
not when Tough is vague and unsuitable for a safety specification.
- everyday
long service under ordinary wear is the broad claim
not when Durable does not establish resistance to sudden collision.
- everyday
equipment tolerates rough field use
not when Rugged is promotional unless the exact stresses are specified.
- professional
reinforced
added structure increases strength
not when Reinforced names construction, not proven impact performance.
- professional
shatter-resistant
resistance to breaking into dangerous fragments is tested
not when Shatter-resistant is narrow and says little about dents or internal damage.
- formal
shockproof
a product is claimed to resist shocks under a stated standard
not when Shockproof sounds absolute where a limited impact rating is the honest description.
Said against
3- fragile
- brittle
- impact-sensitive
It naturally appears in
3- impact-resistant case
The impact-resistant case survived the laboratory's stated drop test.
- impact-resistant material
The team selected an impact-resistant material for the exposed cover.
- impact-resistant glazing
Impact-resistant glazing reduced the risk of breakage beside the court.
Usage notes
Resistance is conditional, not absolute. A credible use should name the applicable test, force, or service conditions.