Obstruction
/əbˈstrʌk.ʃən/noun
The act of obstructing or the state of being obstructed.
Did you know?The word 'obstruction' relates to ancient practices of blocking pathways, often used in rituals to symbolize barriers to spiritual enlightenment.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*stregh-
“to stretch, to build”
Latin
Latin
obstructio
“a blocking or hindrance”
Old French
Old French
obstruction
“an act of blocking or impeding”
Middle English
Middle English
obstruccioun
“the action of obstructing or hindering”
Modern English
English
obstruction
“the act or state of obstructing, hindering, or blocking”
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