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obstructive

UK
/əbˈstrʌktɪv/
US
/əbˈstrʌktɪv/

Translations

obstructiveadjective
more obstructive
Comp.
most obstructive
Super.
UK
/əbˈstrʌktɪv/
US
/əbˈstrʌktɪv/
obstructifAu féminin : obstructive. Emploi courant et médical.
The obstructive debris in the river made it difficult for boats to pass through.
Les débris obstructifs dans la rivière rendaient le passage des bateaux difficile.
Additional translations
obstruantSurtout pour ce qui bouche ou gêne physiquement le passage.
obstructionnisteSurtout pour un comportement ou une attitude qui entrave volontairement une discussion, une décision ou un progrès.
Synonyms
interfering
preventive
impeding
hindering
blocking
obstructing
inhibitory
Antonyms
facilitative
cooperative
helpful

Definitions

obstructiveadjective
Causing or tending to cause a blockage or hindrance.
The obstructive debris in the river made it difficult for boats to pass through.
Deliberately causing difficulties or delays.
His obstructive behavior during the meeting prevented any progress from being made.
(Medicine) Relating to or characterized by obstruction of a bodily passage or organ.
The patient was diagnosed with obstructive lung disease.
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