impediment
impediment Lexical Profile
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• noun
A hindrance, obstruction, or obstacle that delays or prevents progress or action.
"A lack of adequate funding proved to be a major impediment to completing the research project on schedule."
A physical defect or condition that impairs normal speech, such as a stammer or lisp.
"With the help of a dedicated speech therapist, the young actor overcame his childhood impediment and excelled on stage."
A legal or canonical disqualification or bar preventing a valid contract, especially marriage.
"The officiant asked the congregation whether anyone knew of any lawful impediment to the couple's marriage."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Latin impedimentum ('hindrance'), from impedire ('to entangle the feet, hinder'), formed from in- ('in, upon') and pes, pedis ('foot'), literally referring to shackles placed on the feet.