obstructing

Meanings

• Verb

  Preventing or hindering the progress or flow of something.

• Verb

  Blocking or impeding access to a place or area.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obstructing
distract , connect , react , impact

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Variants

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obstruct , obstructed , obstructing , obstructive , obstructiveness , obstructivenesses , obstructives , obstructor , obstructors , obstructs

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Etymology

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The word 'obstruct' comes from the Latin word 'obstruere', which means 'to obstruct' or 'to block'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'obstruct' is often used in legal contexts to describe actions that hinder or prevent the administration of justice.

2. In chemistry, a catalyst can be said to obstruct the reaction between two substances if it slows down the rate of the reaction without being consumed.

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Related Concepts

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1. impediment: An obstacle or hindrance that makes progress difficult.

2. blockage: A complete obstruction or prevention of flow or progress.

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Culture

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The term 'obstruct' has been used in various contexts in literature and art. For instance, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Atticus Finch faces obstruction in his pursuit of justice.

How to Memorize "obstructing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a road being blocked by a fallen tree or a construction site obstructing traffic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'obstruct' with the idea of a barrier or obstacle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Obstructs Progress' to remember the meaning of the word.

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