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- [uh b-struhkt]
- /əbˈstrʌkt/
- /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-struhkt]
- /əbˈstrʌkt/
Definitions of obstructive word
- verb with object obstructive to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road. 1
- verb with object obstructive to interrupt, hinder, or oppose the passage, progress, course, etc., of. 1
- verb with object obstructive to block from sight; to be in the way of (a view, passage, etc.). 1
- noun obstructive Causing a blockage or obstruction. 1
- adjective obstructive that blocks physically 1
- adjective obstructive that impedes or hinders 1
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Origin of obstructive
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15, obstruct is from the Latin word obstructus (past participle of obstruere to build or pile up in the way, bar). See ob-, construct
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Parts of speech for Obstructive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obstructive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
obstructive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obstructive
adjective obstructive
- disruptive — causing, tending to cause, or caused by disruption; disrupting: the disruptive effect of their rioting.
- uncooperative — working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit.
- unhelpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- obstreperous — resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner; unruly.
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
Antonyms for obstructive
adjective obstructive
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- concurring — to accord in opinion; agree: Do you concur with his statement?
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