collision
Translation
collision, crash, clash
Examples
There was a serious collision on the motorway.
There was a serious collision on the freeway.
The film shows a collision of two different cultures.
The film shows a collision of two different cultures.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) collision ((between A and B)) an instance of crashing together There was a collision between two cars.
((a/the)) collision ((of sth.)) a clash of opposing ideas or cultures The book describes the collision of old and new ideas.
Similar Words
crash, impact, clash
Etymology
From Latin 'collidere' meaning 'to strike together', from 'com-' (together) + 'laedere' (to strike).
Memory Tips
Think of two things that 'collide'. The '-sion' ending often indicates a noun of action or result.