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English to English noun
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something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted |  | Example: lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement
the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education
the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan
source: wordnet30
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an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) | | source: wordnet30
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That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral. | | source: webster1913
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