Complete Definition of "impediment"

English

Pronunciation
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Noun
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  1. A hindrance. That which impedes or hinders progress.

#: Working in a noisy factory left him with a slight hearing impediment.

Synonyms
hindrance
obstruction
obstacle

Translations

Dutch: hindernis f , obstakel n
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Finnish: este

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