Obstruction: meaning, definitions and examples

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obstruction

 

[ ษ™bหˆstrสŒkสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in construction

Something that obstructs or prevents passage, progress, or action; an obstacle.

Synonyms

barrier, blockage, hindrance, impediment, obstacle

Examples of usage

  • The fallen tree created an obstruction in the road.
  • The construction site was full of obstructions, making it difficult to navigate.
Context #2 | Noun

in law

The act of obstructing legal proceedings, such as through interference, resistance, or hindrance.

Synonyms

hindrance, impediment, interference, obstacle, obstructionism

Examples of usage

  • The suspect was charged with obstruction of justice for tampering with evidence.
  • The lawyer warned against any acts of obstruction during the trial.
Context #3 | Noun

in medicine

A blockage or closure in a bodily passage, such as a blood vessel or intestine.

Synonyms

blockage, clog, constriction, occlusion

Examples of usage

  • The patient required surgery to remove the obstruction in his airway.
  • A bowel obstruction can be a serious medical condition.

Translations

Translations of the word "obstruction" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obstruรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคฐเฅ‹เคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Behinderung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hambatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตัˆะบะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeszkoda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้šœๅฎณ (ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใŒใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obstruction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obstrucciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท engel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉํ•ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุนุชุฑุงุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ekรกลพka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekรกลพka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ป็ข (zว”'ร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hindrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะดะตั€ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maneษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obstrucciรณn

Word origin

The word 'obstruction' originated from the Latin word 'obstructio', meaning a barrier or hindrance. The concept of obstruction has been present throughout history, with various forms of obstacles hindering progress in different aspects of life. Whether in construction, law, or medicine, the idea of something blocking or impeding movement or action has been a common theme. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings and contexts, reflecting its importance in identifying and addressing obstacles in various fields.

See also: obstruct, obstructed, obstructing, obstructionist, obstructions, obstructive, obstructor, unobstructed.