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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

impediment

/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does impediment mean?

noun

A thing that hinders or slows the progress of something or someone. An obstacle or hindrance.

Example

"The lack of funding was a significant impediment to the project's completion."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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