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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024im•ped•i•ment /ɪmˈpɛdəmənt/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- something that impedes;
a hindrance:impediments to the peace process. - a physical problem that interferes with normal speech:a speech impediment.
See -ped-1. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024im•ped•i•ment (im ped′ə mənt),USA pronunciation n. - obstruction; hindrance;
obstacle. - any physical defect that impedes normal or easy speech;
a speech disorder. - Religion[Chiefly Eccles. Law.]a bar, usually of blood or affinity, to marriage:a diriment impediment.
- Usually, impediments. impedimenta.
- Latin impedīmentum. See impede, -ment
- Middle English 1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged bar, encumbrance, check. See obstacle.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged help, encouragement.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: impediment /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ n - a hindrance or obstruction
- a physical defect, esp one of speech, such as a stammer
- ( pl -ments, -menta / -ˈmɛntə/) an obstruction to the making of a contract, esp a contract of marriage by reason of closeness of blood or affinity
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