impediment
Translation
impediment, obstacle, hindrance
Examples
Lack of funding is a major impediment to research.
Lack of funding is a major impediment to research.
He has a slight speech impediment.
He has a slight speech impediment.
Grammar Patterns
an impediment to ((sth.)) an obstacle to (sth.) Fear was an impediment to his success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obstacle, hindrance, barrier; Antonyms: aid, assistance
Etymology
From Latin 'impedire' (to hinder), literally 'to shackle the feet', from 'im-' (in) + 'pes' (foot).
Memory Tips
Think of 'im-' (in) + 'ped' (foot) – something getting in the way of your feet, an obstacle.