impediment — something that delays or prevents progress; an obstacle or hindrance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that delays or prevents progress; an obstacle or hindrance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpedɪmənt/
Korean meaning: 진행이나 발전을 지연시키거나 방해하는 것; 장애물
Korean pronunciation: 임**페**디먼트
Example Sentences
- The only impediment to my diet plan is the convenience store next to my house.
- Financial constraints remain the biggest impediment to expanding the business.
- My cat sitting on my keyboard is a constant impediment to my work productivity.
impediment
NOUN//ɪmˈpedɪmənt//
something that delays or prevents progress; an obstacle or hindrance
A massive boulder creates an impediment to the road construction project
Every impediment creates a predicament between logic and sentiment
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'impedimentum', derived from 'impedire' meaning 'to hinder or obstruct'. The root 'impedire' is composed of 'in-' (in) and 'pes' (foot), literally meaning 'to put a foot in the way of'.
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📝Examples
“The only impediment to my diet plan is the convenience store next to my house.”
“Financial constraints remain the biggest impediment to expanding the business.”
“My cat sitting on my keyboard is a constant impediment to my work productivity.”
“The new regulations could become an impediment to international trade.”
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