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impeding

 

[ ɪmˈpiːdɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

obstacle

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.

Synonyms

block, delay, hamper, hinder, obstruct

Examples of usage

  • Bad weather impeded their progress.
  • The rough terrain impeded the army's advance.
  • The construction work is impeding traffic flow.
Context #2 | Verb

progress

Cause delay or interruption in the progress of something.

Synonyms

delay, hamper, hinder, interfere with, slow down

Examples of usage

  • A lack of funding is impeding the research project.
  • The strike is impeding the negotiations.

Translations

Translations of the word "impeding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impedindo

🇮🇳 बाधा डालना

🇩🇪 behindernd

🇮🇩 menghalangi

🇺🇦 перешкоджаючий

🇵🇱 utrudniający

🇯🇵 妨げる

🇫🇷 entravant

🇪🇸 impidiendo

🇹🇷 engelleyen

🇰🇷 방해하는

🇸🇦 معيق

🇨🇿 bránící

🇸🇰 prekážajúci

🇨🇳 妨碍

🇸🇮 ovirajoč

🇮🇸 hindrandi

🇰🇿 кедергі келтіретін

🇬🇪 შემაფერხებელი

🇦🇿 maneə törədən

🇲🇽 impidiendo

Etymology

The word 'impeding' originated from the Latin word 'impedire', which means 'to entangle' or 'to shackle'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century with the meaning of obstructing or hindering progress. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass various forms of delay and interruption. The concept of impeding has been prevalent in human history, as obstacles and challenges often impede the path to success.

See also: impedance, impeded, impediment, unimpeded.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,813, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.