hindrance

Meanings

• noun

  An obstacle or impediment that prevents or hinders progress, achievement, or development.

  - "The high cost of education serves as a hindrance to many students."
  - "The traffic jam was a major hindrance to our plans to reach the airport on time."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hindrance
advantage , arrangement , arrangement , arrangement , arrangement , arrangement , arrangement , arrangement , arrangement , arrangement

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Variants

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hindrance , hindrances , without let or hindrance

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Etymology

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From Old French 'hindrance', 'obstacle', from 'hindrer' to hinder, obstruct.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hindrance' is related to the word 'hinder', which means to obstruct or delay.

2. In the game of chess, a pawn can be promoted to a queen, rook, bishop, or knight, but not to a hindrance.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstacle: An object or condition that makes it difficult to achieve something.

2. impediment: A thing that slows down or prevents progress.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hindrance' is often used metaphorically to describe obstacles or challenges that characters must overcome. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', the protagonist faces numerous hindrances in his quest for revenge.

How to Memorize "hindrance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large boulder blocking your path. This is what you visualize when you think of the word 'hindrance'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hindrance' with the word 'obstacle'. This will help you remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym H-I-N-D-R-A-N-C-E to remember the meaning of 'hindrance': Hinders, Impedes, Nags, Delays, Restrains, Annoyances, Causes, and Engages.

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