Impediment

/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:21 pts10 letters
Definition of Impediment

noun

  1. A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress.
  2. A disability, especially one affecting the hearing or speech.

    "Working in a noisy factory left me with a slight hearing impediment."

  3. (chiefly in the plural) Baggage, especially that of an army; impedimenta.
Anagrams of Impediment

No exact anagrams found for "impediment". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "impediment" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Impediment"

Impediment is a 10-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Impediment" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "impediment" is a high-scoring word.