Definitions
- Referring to something that causes delay or obstruction in progress. - Talking about an obstacle that hinders or slows down a process or activity. - Describing a barrier that prevents someone from achieving their goals or objectives.
- Referring to something that obstructs or hinders progress or movement. - Talking about a barrier that prevents someone from speaking or communicating effectively. - Describing a difficulty or obstacle that makes it hard to achieve a goal or objective.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to obstacles or barriers that prevent progress or movement.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical or non-physical barriers.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hindrance is more commonly used than impediment in everyday language.
- 2Type of barrier: Hindrance refers to any obstacle that slows down or obstructs progress, while impediment specifically refers to a barrier that prevents effective communication or speech.
- 3Severity: Impediment is often used to describe a more severe or significant barrier than hindrance.
- 4Connotation: Hindrance has a broader and more neutral connotation, while impediment has a more specific and negative connotation.
Remember this!
Hindrance and impediment are synonyms that both refer to obstacles or barriers that prevent progress or movement. However, hindrance is a more general term that can refer to any obstacle that slows down or obstructs progress, while impediment specifically refers to a barrier that prevents effective communication or speech. Additionally, impediment has a more negative connotation and is often used to describe a more severe or significant barrier.
