impeded

Meanings

• Verb

  Prevented from proceeding or operating freely and normally.

  - "The traffic was impeded by an accident on the highway."
  - "The progress of the project was impeded by lack of funding."

• Verb

  Hinder or obstruct (someone or something)

  - "The teacher impeded the student's progress by giving too many assignments."
  - "The heavy rain impeded our journey."

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Antonyms

assist , help , expede , expedite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impeded
depeded , repelled , rebeled , peddled

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Variants

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impede , impeded , impeder , impeders , impedes , impeding

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to hinder, obstruct, or prevent'. Derived from Old French 'impedir', meaning 'to hinder, obstruct'.

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Trivia

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1. The word impeded comes from the Latin word 'impedire', which means 'to hinder' or 'to obstruct'.

2. In ancient Rome, a 'pedis' was a Roman foot, so 'impede' could also mean 'to make someone or something move slowly'.

3. The term 'impedimenta' in medieval literature referred to the baggage and supplies that impeded travelers on long journeys.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obstacle: An impediment or obstacle is something that prevents or hinders progress or achievement.

2. Resistance: Resistance is the act of opposing or impeding someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, impeded is often used to describe a character's progress or development being hindered or obstructed. In art, impeded can be a theme in works depicting obstacles or challenges.

How to Memorize "impeded"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a roadblock or obstacle impeding your progress.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word impeded with words like 'obstacle', 'hinder', and 'prevent'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Impede Progress' to remember the definition of impeded.

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