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impeded

impeded

5.7
Slow or difficult to move forward because something is in the way
  • adjective
  • /ɪmˈpiːdɪd/
translation icon : obstruido
  • His progress on the project was impeded by unexpected technical issues.

And so it went through this whole list of the impeded capabilities of these coastal whales.

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Examples

  • So that's because this is close to isoluminance at which our ability to see objects is much impeded, not eliminated, but impeded.

  • And so it went through this whole list of the impeded capabilities of these coastal whales.

    Robinson Erhardt

  • The your ability to make new friends is really impeded right now.

  • The heavy rain impeded our journey home, forcing us to take a detour.

  • Loud construction noise outside impeded my ability to concentrate on my studies.

Synonyms

clogged
vsimpeded
6 2.8

Stopped from moving or flowing because something is blocking it

is about general slowing or difficulty, not only stopped channel flow
obstructed
vsimpeded
4.6

Blocked so movement, view, or access is difficult

is about being slowed or made difficult rather than fully stopped
blocked
vsimpeded
1.7

Closed so nothing can pass through, for example a nose or road

is about being slowed or made difficult rather than fully sealed
inhibited
vsimpeded
6.0

Unable to act naturally because you feel shy or embarrassed

is about external slowing or difficulty in progress rather than internal restraint

How Obstructed

blocked
1.7
impeded
5.7
unhindered
1 4.6

Surface Forms

impeded positive

Morphology

impeded = impede (semi-transparent) = im + ped + ed

The formation from 'impede' to 'impeded' is straightforward, indicating a past participle form.

Etymology

Impeded comes from Latin parts in- 'in' and ped- 'foot', and it once suggested putting a foot in someone's way or tying their feet. You can see the same ped- root in everyday words like pedal and pedestrian, so something that is impeded is slowed down or stopped.