English Explanatory Dictionary

obstruction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  2. Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally
  3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Pronunciation

/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-obstruction.wav

Word forms

obstruction obstructions

Etymology

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

Synonyms

block hindrance impedance roadblock stop obstacle impediment

Derived words

bowel obstruction deobstruction disobstruction intestinal obstruction nasal obstruction obstructional obstructionism obstructionist obstruction of justice pseudo-obstruction pseudoobstruction
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