Definition of impediment

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• impediment is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
• impediment is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
• impediment is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of impediment

• any structure that makes progress difficult (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. impedimenta
  2. obstructer
  3. obstruction
  4. obstructor
• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. balk
  2. baulk
  3. check
  4. deterrent
  5. handicap
  6. hinderance
  7. hindrance

See definition of impediment in Merriam Webster