impediment

• Substantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, was den Fortschritt, die Bewegung oder eine Handlung aufhält, behindert oder erschwert.

A noun referring to something that delays, hinders, or obstructs progress, movement, or action.

1. Obstacle or hindranceB2formal

   Something that delays or prevents progress or action.

   Hindernis

   • Lack of funding was a major impediment to the project.
   • The heavy snow was an impediment to travel.
   • His lack of experience proved to be an impediment to getting the job.

   Synonymebarrierblockhindrancehurdleobstacleobstructionstumbling block

   Antonymeaidassistanceboonhelp

2. Speech impedimentB2formalmedical

   A physical or psychological condition that makes it difficult to speak normally.

   Sprachstörung

   • He has a speech impediment that causes him to stutter.
   • The therapist helped the child overcome his impediment.
   • A speech impediment can be treated with practice and therapy.

   Synonymespeech defectspeech disorderstammerstutter