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impedimental

UK/im,pedi'mentəl/US

Definitions

adj.

Acting as a hindrance or obstacle.

妨碍的,构成障碍的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
impedimentnot, opposite of
+
-alfoot
=impedimental

impediment + -al = 'of the nature of an impediment.' A rare adjective; in practice people say 'obstructive' or 'hindering.'

Common Collocations

  • 1.impedimental regulations阻碍性的规定
  • 2.impedimental laws阻碍性的法律

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The committee removed several impedimental clauses from the draft.

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