impediment
Meaning
- A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress; impedance.
- A disability, especially one affecting the hearing or speech.
- (in-plural) Baggage, especially that of an army; impedimenta.
Synonyms
Hindrance
what stands in the way
mixed nuisance
Translations
impedimento
obstacle
Hindernis
impedimento
belemmering
impedimento
impedimentum
εμπόδιοFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English impediment, borrowed from Latin impedimentum.
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