obstruction

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Etymology

From Latin obstructio, from obstruo ("build against, block, stop").

Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

Noun

obstruction

1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
2. Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally

   Synonyms: obstacle, impediment, 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 Thesaurus:hindrance

Translations

• French: obstruction
• German: Obstruktion, Verhinderung, Blockierung, Störung
• Italian: ostruzione
• Portuguese: obstrução
• Russian: препя́тствие
• Spanish: obstrucción

Translations

• French: obstruction
• German: Sperre, Hindernis, Verschluss
• Italian: ostruzione
• Portuguese: obstrução
• Russian: препя́тствие
• Spanish: obstrucción

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