non-impedimentary
ə noun
1.
obstruction; hindrance; obstacle.
2.
any physical defect that impedes normal or easy speech; a speech disorder.
3.
Chiefly Ecclesiastical Law. a bar, usually of blood or affinity, to marriage: a diriment impediment.
4.
Usually, impediments. impedimenta.
Related forms
non·im·ped·i·men·tal, adjective
non·im·ped·i·men·ta·ry, adjective
Antonyms
1. help, encouragement.
1. help, encouragement.
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| —n , -ments, -menta | |
| 1. | a hindrance or obstruction |
| 2. | a physical defect, esp one of speech, such as a stammer |
| 3. | law an obstruction to the making of a contract, esp a contract of marriage by reason of closeness of blood or affinity |
| impedi'mental | |
| —adj | |
| impedi'mentary | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
impediment
late 14c., from L. impedimentem "hindrance," from impedire "impede," lit. "to shackle the feet," from in- "in" + pes (gen. pedis) "foot."
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Medical Dictionary
impediment im·ped·i·ment (ĭm-pěd'ə-mənt)
n.
Something that impedes; a hindrance or an obstruction.
An organic defect preventing clear articulation of speech.
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