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

Rhymes for impedimenta

• magenta
• momenta
• placenta

Kids Definition

impedimenta

plural noun

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

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