Impediment
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British pronunciation/ɪmpˈɛdɪmənt/
American pronunciation/ˌɪmˈpɛdəmənt/

Definition & Meaning of "impediment"

Impediment
01

anything that blocks or slows progress

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The fallen tree was an impediment on the hiking trail, making it hard to continue.
His speech impediment made it difficult for him to speak clearly.
Bureaucratic red tape can be a major impediment to starting a new business.
02

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

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