impēˈdance noun

1. Hindrance
2. The measurement, in ohms, of opposition to an alternating current (elec)
3. A similar measurement of resistance to vibrations of alternating effects as in sound (acoustic impedance) or as caused by applied forces (mechanical impedance)

impediment /-pedˈ/ noun

1. An obstacle
2. A defect preventing fluent speech

impedimentˈa plural noun

1. (L impedīmenta) military baggage
2. Baggage or luggage generally
3. Encumbrances

impedimenˈtal or impedˈitive adjective

Hindering

impēˈding adjective

impēˈdingly adverb