Definitions
- Referring to a physical barrier or object that blocks or impedes progress. - Talking about a challenge or difficulty that must be overcome to achieve a goal. - Describing a hurdle or impediment that stands in the way of progress or success.
- Referring to a physical blockage or hindrance that prevents movement or progress. - Talking about an interference or interruption that disrupts a process or activity. - Describing a barrier or impediment that hinders or obstructs progress or success.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that blocks or impedes progress.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical barriers or challenges.
- 3Both words can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical obstacles or challenges.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Obstacle is more commonly used than obstruction in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Obstacle has a more neutral connotation, while obstruction can have a negative connotation.
- 3Physicality: Obstacle is more commonly used to describe physical barriers, while obstruction can also be used to describe non-physical barriers.
- 4Functionality: Obstacle implies a challenge that can be overcome, while obstruction implies a barrier that may be difficult or impossible to overcome.
Remember this!
Obstacle and obstruction are synonyms that both refer to something that blocks or impedes progress. However, obstacle is more commonly used and has a more neutral connotation, while obstruction can have a negative connotation. Additionally, obstacle is more commonly used to describe physical barriers and implies a challenge that can be overcome, while obstruction can also be used to describe non-physical barriers and implies a barrier that may be difficult or impossible to overcome.
