Meaning & use
impediment
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a hindrance or obstruction that makes something difficult to do.
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Lack of funding was the biggest impediment to the project's completion.
His speech impediment made public speaking a challenge in school.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in the specific phrase 'speech impediment' to describe a condition affecting clear speech.
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