IMPEDIMENT


Meaning of IMPEDIMENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪmpedɪmənt ]

( impediments)

1.

Something that is an impediment to a person or thing makes their movement, development, or progress difficult. ( FORMAL )

He was satisfied there was no legal impediment to the marriage.

= obstacle

N-COUNT : oft N to n , also without N

2.

Someone who has a speech impediment has a disability which makes speaking difficult.

N-COUNT

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