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- [im-peed]
- /ɪmˈpid/
- /ɪmˈpiːd/
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- [im-peed]
- /ɪmˈpid/
Definitions of impedes word
- verb with object impedes to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder. 1
- noun impedes Third-person singular simple present indicative form of impede. 1
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Origin of impedes
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin impedīre to entangle, literally, to snare the feet. See im-1, pedi-
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Parts of speech for Impedes
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impedes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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noun impedes
- pedes — a foot or footlike part.
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