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impedimenta

[ im-ped-uh-men-tuh ]
/ ɪmˌpɛd əˈmɛn tə /
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plural noun
baggage or other things that retard one's progress, as supplies carried by an army: the impedimenta of the weekend skier.
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Origin of impedimenta

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin: literally, “traveling gear, luggage, baggage,” plural of impedīmentum impediment

Words nearby impedimenta

impedance, impedance matching, impede, impeded, impediment, impedimenta, impedor, impel, impellent, impeller, impend
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Words related to impedimenta

baggage, encumbrances, equipment, gear, junk, obstruction

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British Dictionary definitions for impedimenta

impedimenta
/ (ɪmˌpɛdɪˈmɛntə) /
pl n
the baggage and equipment carried by an army
any objects or circumstances that impede progress
a plural of impediment (def. 3)

Word Origin for impedimenta

C16: from Latin, plural of impedīmentum hindrance; see impede
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