Meaning & Definition of Impediment in English
English⟶
Impediment
/ɪmpɛdəmənt/
noun
1. Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
synonym:
- hindrance,
- hinderance,
- deterrent,
- impediment,
- balk,
- baulk,
- check,
- handicap
2. Any structure that makes progress difficult
synonym:
- obstruction,
- obstructor,
- obstructer,
- impediment,
- impedimenta