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impediment

(/I/m'p/E/d/@/m/@/nt )

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
balk, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance

source: wordnet30
any structure that makes progress difficult(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor

source: wordnet30
That which impedes or hinders progress, motion, activity, or effect.(noun)

source: webster1913

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