/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/► audioScrabble 17Words With Friends 21
Definition
noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
— synonyms: hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, balk, baulk, check, handicap
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.”