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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-struhk-shuh-nist]
- /əbˈstrʌk ʃə nɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-struhk-shuh-nist]
- /əbˈstrʌk ʃə nɪst/
Definitions of obstructionistic word
- noun obstructionistic a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress. 1
- noun obstructionistic a person who delays or obstructs the business before a legislative body by parliamentary contrivances or legalistic maneuvers. 1
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Origin of obstructionistic
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; obstruction + -ist
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Parts of speech for Obstructionistic
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obstructionistic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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