obstructive

CEFRB2

/əbˈstɹʌk.tɪv/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Causing problems by blocking movement or progress.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    One who obstructs something.

Examples

  • COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, blocks airflow through the lungs.

  • I wanted to see his report on me, but my manager was being obstructive.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Causing obstructions.

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Origin

adjective

From obstruct + -ive.