Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Obstruction has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
any structure that makes progress difficult
"The fallen tree became a serious obstruction on the narrow hiking trail, forcing hikers to detour around it."
the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction
"The sudden buildup of ice in the drainpipe caused a complete obstruction that stopped all water flow from the kitchen sink."
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
"lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"
"the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"
"the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan"
getting in someone's way
"The fallen tree created a serious obstruction on the narrow hiking trail, forcing us to turn back until it was cleared."
The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
"The construction company faced significant delays due to an obstruction that blocked access to the main road for weeks."