hindrance
hind·rance
noun
1.
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
2.
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Origin
From Middle English hinderance, hinderaunce, hindraunce, hynderaunce, hynderawnce, hynderawns, hyndrance; equivalent to hinder + -ance.
Phrases
- steric hindrance
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