Added 9 October 2026
hindrance
/ˈhɪndɹəns/ noun
In Latin: ōbex, obiectus, impedīmentum Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about hindrance at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
- Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.
- The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding.
Origin
From Middle English hinderance, hinderaunce, hindraunce, hynderaunce, hynderawnce, hynderawns, hyndrance; equivalent to hinder + -ance.
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