obstructive

Meanings

• Adjective

  Preventing or hindering progress or action.

  - "The obstructive behavior of the workers caused a delay in the project."
  - "The obstructive rocks made it difficult for the river to flow smoothly."

• Adjective

  Interfering with or impeding the normal functioning or progress of something.

  - "The obstructive symptoms of the disease made it difficult for the patient to perform daily activities."
  - "The obstructive legislation blocked the implementation of the new policy."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obstructive
distractive , obstructive , protective

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Variants

List of all variants of obstructive that leads to same result
obstruct , obstructed , obstructing , obstructive , obstructiveness , obstructivenesses , obstructives , obstructor , obstructors , obstructs , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases

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Etymology

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From the Latin obstruere, meaning to obstruct or hinder.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'obstructive' is often used in legal contexts to describe a witness who deliberately provides false or misleading information during a trial.

2. In some cultures, the term 'obstructive' is used to describe a person who is stubborn or unwilling to cooperate.

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Related Concepts

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1. impediment: An obstacle or hindrance that makes progress or achievement difficult.

2. resistance: The act of opposing or refusing to comply with something.

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Culture

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The term 'obstructive' is often used in medical contexts to describe symptoms or behaviors that hinder diagnosis or treatment. In literature, the term can be used metaphorically to describe characters or situations that impede progress or resolution.

How to Memorize "obstructive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a roadblock or a dam blocking the flow of water to remember the meaning of 'obstructive'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'obstructive' with the idea of hindrance or obstacle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Obstructs Progress' to remember the meaning of 'obstructive'.

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