Obstruction word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "obstruction" word

[noun] getting in someone's way
[noun] the act of obstructing; "obstruction of justice"
[noun] any structure that makes progress difficult
[noun] something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of immagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan"
[noun] the state or condition of being obstructed

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\Ob*struc"tion\, n. [L. obstructio.] 1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed. 2. That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance. A popular assembly free from obstruction. --Swift. 3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death. [Poetic] To die, and go we know not where, To lie in cold obstruction, and to rot. --Shak. Syn: {Obstacle}; bar; barrier; impediment; clog; check; hindrance. Usage: {Obstruction}, {Obstacle}. The difference between these words is that indicated by their etymology; an obstacle is something standing in the way; an obstruction is something put in the way. Obstacle implies more fixedness and is the stronger word. We remove obstructions; we surmount obstacles. Disparity in age seems a greater obstacle to an intimate friendship than inequality of fortune. --Collier. The king expected to meet with all the obstructions and difficulties his enraged enemies could lay in his way. --Clarendon.

Synonyms for obstruction

blockage, impediment, impedimenta, obstacle, obstructer, obstructor

Related terms: blank wall, bottleneck, clogging, closing up, constriction, curtain, determent, deterrent, foot-dragging, forbiddance, hindering, hurdle, joker, lag, limitation, logjam, mountain, obstructionism, retardation, slow-up, slowness, slowup

The fun area, different aproach to word »obstruction«

Let's analyse "obstruction" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 36.4% of vowels is 2.2% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITCURTSBO. Average typing speed for these characters is 2840 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: --- -... ... - .-. ..- -.-. - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: obstruction: 6 + 3 + 9 + 6 = 24, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: obstruction: 6 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 48, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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