NYT Dictionary

IMPEDIMENT

/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/
Nounim-PED-i-mentim-ped-i-ment · 4 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2025

Meaning

A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress; impedance.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English impediment, borrowed from Latin impedimentum.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hindranceobstructionobstaclehinderancedeterrentbalkbaulkcheckhandicapobstructor

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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