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Term: Impediment

Definition:

An impediment refers to a hindrance or obstacle that inhibits progress, movement, or development.

Senses:

  • Noun: a physical, mental, or speech disorder that affects communication
  • Noun: something that obstructs, hampers, or delays progress

Usage Examples:

  1. Noun, Sense 1: His speech impediment made it challenging for him to articulate his thoughts clearly.
  2. Noun, Sense 1: The therapist helped the child overcome her language impediment.
  3. Noun, Sense 2: Financial difficulties can be an impediment to starting a small business.
  4. Noun, Sense 2: The heavy traffic acted as an impediment to their journey, causing significant delays.

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