hindrances

Meanings

• noun

  Obstacles or impediments that prevent progress or achievement.

  - "The lack of funding is a major hindrance to the success of the project."
  - "His fear of public speaking is a hindrance to his career advancement."

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Rhymes

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obstacles , obstructions , encumbrances

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Variants

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hindrance , hindrances

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'things that hinder' in Old French. Hindrance comes from the Old French word 'hindrance', which is derived from the past participle of 'hindrer', meaning 'to hinder'.

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1. The word 'hindrance' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

2. The word 'hindrance' is related to the word 'hinder', which means 'to prevent or delay'.

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1. Obstacles: Obstacles are things that prevent progress or achievement. They can be external, such as lack of resources or opposition from others, or internal, such as fear or lack of motivation.

2. Impediments: Impediments are things that slow down or hinder progress. They can be physical, such as a slow internet connection, or mental, such as procrastination or lack of focus.

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Culture

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In Buddhism, the 'Four Hindrances' are negative mental states that obstruct the path to enlightenment: sensual desire, ill will, sloth and torpor, and doubt.

How to Memorize "hindrances"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a roadblock or a large boulder in the middle of the road to represent hindrances.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hindrances' with the word 'obstacles' or 'impediments'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'HINDERS' to remember the definition: H - Hinders, I - Impedes, N - Negatively affects, D - Delays, R - Resists, S - Slows.

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