impedimenta

plural noun

im·​ped·​i·​men·​ta (ˌ)im-ˌpe-də-ˈmen-tə 

1

: appurtenances, equipment

2

: things that impede

Examples of impedimenta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Confronted with streaming, onrushing impedimenta, even the most stolid passengers collapse into beyond-the-pale-of-reason seizures of fright. —Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 21 Feb. 2023

Astor Place had the impedimenta landlords left on the sidewalk after old tenants died. —Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Latin, plural of impedimentum impediment, from impedire

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

impedimenta

noun plural

im·​ped·​i·​men·​ta (ˌ)im-ˌped-ə-ˈment-ə 

: things (as baggage or equipment) that keep one from moving freely