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impediment

7 ENTRIES FOUND:

im·ped·i·ment

noun \im-ˈpe-də-mənt\

Definition of IMPEDIMENT

1
: something that impedes; especially : an impairment (as a stutter or a lisp) that interferes with the proper articulation of speech
2
: a bar or hindrance (as lack of sufficient age) to a lawful marriage

Examples of IMPEDIMENT

  1. <tough going for the burros on the canyon trail, even without the added impediment of heavy loads>

First Known Use of IMPEDIMENT

14th century

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