IMPEDIMENT

/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ ► audio Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 21

Scrabble letter values: I1M3P3E1D2I1M3E1N1T1 = 17

Definition

  1. noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress. — synonyms: hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, balk, baulk, check, handicap
  2. noun any structure that makes progress difficult. — synonyms: obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impedimenta

Examples

  • “Working in a noisy factory left me with a slight hearing impediment.”

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