Interfering: meaning, definitions and examples

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interfering

 

[ ˌɪntərˈfɪərɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a negative way

Having the effect of interfering with a situation, process, or system, especially in a way that hinders or obstructs.

Synonyms

intrusive, meddlesome, meddling, obstructive

Examples of usage

  • The interfering noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate.
  • Her interfering behavior caused unnecessary drama within the team.
  • The interfering regulations slowed down the progress of the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "interfering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interferindo

🇮🇳 हस्तक्षेप करना (hastakshep karna)

🇩🇪 störend

🇮🇩 mengganggu

🇺🇦 втручатися

🇵🇱 przeszkadzający

🇯🇵 干渉する (kanshō suru)

🇫🇷 interférant

🇪🇸 interferir

🇹🇷 karışan

🇰🇷 간섭하는 (ganseophaneun)

🇸🇦 تدخل (tadakhul)

🇨🇿 zasahující

🇸🇰 zasahujúci

🇨🇳 干扰 (gānrǎo)

🇸🇮 vmešavanje

🇮🇸 truflandi

🇰🇿 араласу (aralasu)

🇬🇪 ჩარევა (chareva)

🇦🇿 qarışan

🇲🇽 interferir

Etymology

The word 'interfering' originates from the verb 'interfere', which comes from the Latin word 'interferre', meaning 'to strike between, to come between, to interrupt'. The concept of interference has been present in various languages and cultures throughout history, reflecting the universal nature of this phenomenon.

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