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Definition of Impediment
1. Noun. Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
Exact synonyms: Balk, Baulk, Check, Deterrent, Handicap, Hinderance, Hindrance
Generic synonyms: Difficulty
Specialized synonyms: Albatross, Millstone, Bind, Diriment Impediment, Drag, Obstacle, Obstruction, Straitjacket
Derivative terms: Deter, Deterrent, Handicap, Hinder, Impede
Generic synonyms: Difficulty
Specialized synonyms: Albatross, Millstone, Bind, Diriment Impediment, Drag, Obstacle, Obstruction, Straitjacket
Derivative terms: Deter, Deterrent, Handicap, Hinder, Impede
2. Noun. Any structure that makes progress difficult.
Exact synonyms: Impedimenta, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor
Specialized synonyms: Bar, Barrier, Blockade, Block, Blockage, Closure, Occlusion, Stop, Stoppage, Encumbrance, Hinderance, Hindrance, Hitch, Incumbrance, Interference, Preventative, Preventive, Obstacle, Tumbler
Generic synonyms: Construction, Structure
Derivative terms: Impede, Obstruct, Obstruct
Specialized synonyms: Bar, Barrier, Blockade, Block, Blockage, Closure, Occlusion, Stop, Stoppage, Encumbrance, Hinderance, Hindrance, Hitch, Incumbrance, Interference, Preventative, Preventive, Obstacle, Tumbler
Generic synonyms: Construction, Structure
Derivative terms: Impede, Obstruct, Obstruct
Definition of Impediment
1. n. That which impedes or hinders progress, motion, activity, or effect.
2. v. t. To impede.
Definition of Impediment
1. Noun. A hindrance; that which impedes or hinders progress. ¹
2. Noun. (chiefly plural) Baggage, especially that of an army; impedimenta ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Impediment
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Impediment
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