1 noun hindrance, obstructionbac masc1 c m uconstaic fem2 c m usrian masc1 c m uit's an impediment to commercecuireann sé bac ar an tráchtáillegal impedimentbac dlíthiúil2 noun MED physical problembac masc1 c m ushe has a hearing impedimenttá bac éisteachta uirthi