obstruction

From Latin obstructio (“hindrance”), from obstruo (“build against, block, stop”).

• (UK) IPA^(key): /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

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obstruction (countable and uncountable, plural obstructions)

1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
2. Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally

   Synonyms: obstacle, impediment, hindrance

3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

From Latin obstrūctiōnem.

• IPA^(key): /ɔp.stʁyk.sjɔ̃/

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obstruction f (plural obstructions)

1. block (something that prevents passing)
2. obstruction

• “obstruction”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.

obstruction (plural obstructiones)

1. obstruction