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Definition of Obstacle

1. Noun. Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted. "The filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan"

2. Noun. An obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented).

Definition of Obstacle

1. n. That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral.

Definition of Obstacle

1. something that obstructs [n -S]

Medical Definition of Obstacle

1. That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral. "If all obstacles were cut away. And that my path were even to the crown." (Shak) Synonym: Impediment, obstuction, hindrance, difficulty. See Impediment, and Obstruction. Origin: F, fr. L. Obstaculum, fr. Obstare to withstand, oppose; ob (see Ob-) + stare to stand. See Stand. And cf. Oust. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obstacle

obsolescences obsolescent obsolescently obsolesces obsolescing obsolete obsolete obsoleted obsoletely obsoleteness

obsoleteness obsoletenesses obsoletes obsoleting obstacle (current term) obstacle (current term) obstacles obstacle race obstacle sense obstetric

obstetric obstetrical obstetrical obstetrically obstetrical binder obstetrical delivery obstetrical forceps obstetrical hand obstetrical nursing obstetrical palsy

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