Definition of impede

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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im·pede    (m-pd) KEY  

TRANSITIVE VERB:
im·ped·ed , im·ped·ing , im·pedes

To retard or obstruct the progress of. See Synonyms at hinder ¹.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin impedre; see ped- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
im·peder (Noun)

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