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obstruction

/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.55 in modern English

Syllables
ob-struc-tion
IPA
/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally

Countable; Uncountable

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

obstructions (plural)

Derived Forms

deobstruction disobstruction obstructional obstructionism obstructionist pseudoobstruction

Phrases

bowel obstruction intestinal obstruction nasal obstruction obstruction of justice pseudo-obstruction

Synonyms

obstacle impediment hindrance block impedance roadblock stop obstructor obstructer impedimenta

Rhymes With

production construction introduction reduction destruction instruction reconstruction reproduction induction deduction abduction suction

Questions

How do you pronounce obstruction?
The recorded pronunciation is /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/.
What does obstruction mean?
The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
Where does obstruction come from?
It is traced to Latin.

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