Impeded

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To have experienced obstruction that restricts movement or progress while to have faced circumstances that hinder the achievement of goals or completion of tasks
2. Having been delayed or obstructed in movement or action by external factors ; having encountered difficulties that prevent smooth advancement or completion of objectives
3. Describes a state where motion or flow is restricted or slowed down ; refers to situations in which progress is made difficult or obstructed

Etymology: "Impeded" is the past tense and past participle of "impede," which comes from the Latin "impedire," literally "to fetter the feet." The Latin word combines "in-" with "pedica," a shackle for the foot, itself from "pes" ("foot"), so the original image is of an animal or person hobbled and unable to move freely.

Synonyms: hindered, obstructed, blocked, delayed, interfered

Antonyms: aided, facilitated, helped, advanced, promoted