English dictionary

impediment

/I/m'p/E/d/@/m/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

noun.cognition

Synonyms balk baulk check deterrent handicap hinderance hindrance

Source: WordNet 3.0
any structure that makes progress difficult

noun.artifact

Synonyms impedimenta obstructer obstruction obstructor

Source: WordNet 3.0
That which impedes or hinders progress, motion, activity, or effect.

noun

Source: webster1913