obstructively
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8.1
In a way that tries to stop or slow progress on purpose
- adverb
- /əbˈstrʌktɪvli/
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obstructivamente
- The obstructionist politician spoke obstructively during the debate to block any progress on the bill.
Examples
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She raised her hand obstructively, preventing others from speaking in the meeting.
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When he acted obstructively, it became clear that he was not interested in finding a solution.
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In cases where prior knowledge acts obstructively, can these students compensate for it with their talents?
Academic text (1998)
Synonyms
hinderingly
vsobstructively
9.3
In a way that makes things slower or harder
is done with deliberate intent to block or hinder progress
How Obstructive
Surface Forms
obstructively positive
Morphology
obstructively = obstructive (transparent) = obstruct + ive + ly
Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'obstructive' by adding '-ly', yielding 'in a manner that obstructs'.
Etymology
Obstructively comes from the parts ob- meaning 'against' and struct meaning 'build', the same struct you see in construct and structure. So to act obstructively is like 'building against' progress — you block or slow things down on purpose.