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- [im-peed]
- /ɪmˈpid/
- /ɪmˈpiːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-peed]
- /ɪmˈpid/
Definitions of impeding word
- verb with object impeding to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder. 1
- noun impeding Present participle of impede. 1
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Origin of impeding
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 Impeding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impeding 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.
impeding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impeding
noun impeding
- imperviousness — not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain.
- insusceptibility — not susceptible; incapable of being influenced or affected (usually followed by of or to): insusceptible of flattery; insusceptible to infection.
- impedance — Electricity. the total opposition to alternating current by an electric circuit, equal to the square root of the sum of the squares of the resistance and reactance of the circuit and usually expressed in ohms. Symbol: Z.
- renitence — resisting pressure; resistant.
- resistance — the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding.
adjective impeding
- obstructive — to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road.
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- upsetting — overturned: an upset milk pail.
- disturbing — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
- counter — In a place such as a shop or café, a counter is a long narrow table or flat surface at which customers are served.
adverb impeding
- underfoot — under the foot or feet; on the ground; underneath or below: The climb was difficult because there were so many rocks underfoot.
Antonyms for impeding
adjective impeding
- assisting — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
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