Encumbered: meaning, definitions and examples
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encumbered
[ ɪnˈkʌmbəd ]
in finance
Restrict or impede (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- the company is encumbered by debt
- he felt encumbered by his heavy backpack
Translations
Translations of the word "encumbered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobrecarregado
🇮🇳 बोझिल
🇩🇪 belastet
🇮🇩 terbebani
🇺🇦 обтяжений
🇵🇱 obciążony
🇯🇵 負担された
🇫🇷 encombré
🇪🇸 cargado
🇹🇷 yüklenmiş
🇰🇷 부담이 되는
🇸🇦 مثقل
🇨🇿 zatížený
🇸🇰 zaťažený
🇨🇳 负担
🇸🇮 obremenjen
🇮🇸 þungaður
🇰🇿 жүктелген
🇬🇪 დატვირთული
🇦🇿 yük altında
🇲🇽 cargado
Etymology
The word 'encumbered' originated from the Old French word 'encombrer', which meant 'to block or obstruct'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of burdening or overloading. The word has been used in English since the 14th century and has been a common term in legal and financial contexts.
See also: encumber, encumbrance.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,703, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17706 retrieving
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