impedimental

adj

Etymology

From impediment + -al.

  1. derived from impedimentum
  2. inherited from impediment
  3. suffixed as impedimental — “impediment + al

Definitions

  1. Of the nature of an impediment

    Of the nature of an impediment; hindering or obstructing.

    • impedimental bars; impedimental device
    • Here again, if he had consented to remain quiet, he might have been what the world calls “successful;” but he was troubled with convictions—things so impedimental to success!—and these drew down upon him a sentence of excommunication.

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