encumbrance

CEFRC2

/ɪnˈkʌm.bɹəns/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A burden or restriction that makes something difficult.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The state or condition of being encumbered.

Examples

  • Since the temperature has warmed, my coat has become an encumbrance.

  • a widow without encumbrances, i.e. without children

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /-bɹən(t)s/
  • /ɛn-/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To apply an encumbrance to (property, etc.).

More examples

In context

  • Some consideration was necessary to decide whether or not to leave his rifle there. On the return, carrying the girl and a pack, it would be added encumbrance[…]

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Origin

noun

From Middle English encombraunce, from Old French encombrance, from encombrer.