🚧impediment

noun
/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

Meaning

something that makes it difficult to do or achieve something
a hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that makes progress difficult
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.

Example Sentences

Lack of funding is a major impediment to the project.

Lack of funding proved to be the main impediment to completing the research project.

Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.

Example Expressions

speech impediment

Synonyms

obstacle, barrier, hindrance, obstruction, difficulty
Entry 1
obstacle, barrier, hindrance, obstruction, difficulty
Entry 2
obstacle, barrier, hindrance, obstruction
Entry 3
obstacle, hindrance, barrier

Antonyms

aid, assistance, help, facilitation
Entry 1
aid, assistance, help
Entry 2
help, assistance, facilitation, aid
Entry 3
aid, assistance, facilitation

Collocations

speech impediment, legal impediment, major impediment, serious impediment, remove impediment
Entry 1
speech impediment, legal impediment, major impediment, serious impediment
Entry 2
major impediment, speech impediment, remove impediment

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