impediments

Meanings

• noun

  Obstacles or hindrances that prevent or delay progress

  - "The heavy traffic was an impediment to our timely arrival."
  - "His fear of public speaking was an impediment to his career advancement."

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Synonyms

hindrance , obstacle , obstruction

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impediments
encumbrances , encampments , obstacles , obstructions , encroachments

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Variants

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impediment , impediments

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'hindrance' in law, from the Latin impeditus, past participle of impedire, to hinder, impede.

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Trivia

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1. Impediments can come in many forms, including physical obstacles, financial difficulties, and emotional challenges.

2. The word impediments comes from the Latin word impeditus, which means 'hindered' or 'unfettered'.

3. In some contexts, impediments can be seen as a challenge or opportunity for growth, rather than a hindrance.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstacles: Related concept, synonym for impediments, but may refer to any kind of obstacle, not just those that hinder progress.

2. friction: Related concept, refers to the resistance or opposition to motion or change. Impediments can create friction, making it difficult to move forward.

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Culture

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In literature, impediments are often used to create tension and conflict in stories. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the title character faces many impediments to his desire for revenge.

How to Memorize "impediments"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heavy weight or obstacle blocking your path to help remember the meaning of impediments.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word impediments with the idea of being stuck or delayed to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Impedes Progress' to help remember the meaning of impediments.

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