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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Poor internet connectivity is an impediment to working from home effectively.
The lack of funding was an impediment to completing the project.
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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Example
Poor internet connectivity is an impediment to working from home effectively.
The lack of funding was an impediment to completing the project.
Bureaucratic red tape can be a major impediment to starting a new business.
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.
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