Definitions
- Describing a physical obstacle that prevents or hinders movement or progress. - Referring to a figurative obstacle or hindrance that stands in the way of achieving a goal or objective. - Talking about a dividing structure or object that separates two areas or groups.
- Referring to something that slows down or obstructs progress or movement. - Describing a difficulty or obstacle that makes it harder to achieve a goal or complete a task. - Talking about a speech disorder or physical condition that affects one's ability to speak clearly.
List of Similarities
- 1Both barrier and impediment refer to obstacles or hindrances.
- 2Both can prevent or slow down progress or movement.
- 3Both can make it harder to achieve a goal or objective.
What is the difference?
- 1Nature: Barrier is often a physical object or obstacle, while impediment can be physical, mental, or figurative.
- 2Usage: Barrier is more commonly used to describe physical obstacles, while impediment is used in a broader sense to refer to any kind of hindrance.
- 3Focus: Barrier emphasizes the prevention or separation aspect, while impediment focuses on the obstruction or difficulty in progress.
- 4Scope: Barrier can refer to a wide range of obstacles, while impediment is often used to describe specific difficulties or challenges.
Remember this!
Barrier and impediment are synonyms that both refer to obstacles or hindrances. However, barrier is typically used to describe physical obstacles or dividing structures, while impediment has a broader usage and can refer to any kind of hindrance, whether physical, mental, or figurative. Barrier emphasizes prevention or separation, while impediment focuses on the obstruction or difficulty in progress.
