Slowing down or blocking progress; creating obstacles that make movement or advancement more difficult. Acting as a barrier to normal flow or development.
From Latin 'impedire' meaning 'to entangle the feet,' from 'in-' (in) and 'pes' (foot). Originally meant literally tripping someone up, but evolved to mean any kind of obstruction or delay.
Impeding factors are like traffic jams for progress—they don't stop you completely, but they sure slow you down and make the journey more frustrating! The original meaning of 'tripping up feet' perfectly captures how obstacles work.
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