unimpeded

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːdɪd/ UK /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːdɪd/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

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adj
not obstructed, delayed, or prevented

Aristotle describes excellent activity as the unimpeded exercise of a natural capacity.

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Synonyms

1 adj · not obstructed, delayed, or... unobstructed unhindered free

Opposites

impededobstructedhindered

Word family

Derived forms unimpededly

Related forms impede obstacle

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Phrases (1)

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unimpeded growth
development or increase that continues without being obstructed or delayed

Adjective + noun

Etymology

Formed from un- + impeded. Impede comes from Latin impedire, literally "to entangle the feet," from in- + pes, "foot."

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