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impedimental, a.|ɪmpɛdɪˈmɛntəl|
[f. impediment n. + -al1.]
Of the nature of or constituting an impediment; obstructive; impeditive.
1654W. Mountague Devout Ess. ii. vii. §2. 132 The impedimental stain, which intercepts her fruitive love. 1657J. Goodwin Triers Tried To Rdr. 5 It is as impedimental or destructive to the keeping of Gods commandments. a1734North Lives (1826) I. 141 No..impedimental forms of law shall stand against that equity. 1843Carlyle Past & Pr. iv. i, A distressing impedimental adjunct.
So impediˈmentary a., in same sense.
1888Daily News 20 Dec. 7/1 High heels and pointed toes..eschewed..as impedimentary to swiftness in walking. |