obstruction

English

Etymology

From Latin obstructio (“hindrance”), from obstruo (“build against, block, stop”)

Noun

obstruction (plural obstructions)

1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
2. That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Synonyms

• block
• hindrance
• impedance
• roadblock
• stop
• See also Wikisaurus:hindrance

Translations

The act of obstructing

Croatian: opstrukcija (hr) f., ometanje (hr) n. Finnish: estäminen (fi)

Romanian: împiedicare (ro), obstrucționare (ro) Scottish Gaelic: amaladh (gd) m.

That which obstructs or impedes

Croatian: opstrukcija (hr) f., ometalo (hr) n. Finnish: este (fi), tukkeuma (fi)

Scottish Gaelic: amaladh (gd) m. Telugu: ఆటంకం (aaTankam), అడ్డం (aDDam)

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French

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɔp.stʁyk.sjɔ̃/

Noun

obstruction f. (plural obstructions)

1. block (something that prevents passing)
2. obstruction