Obstructive

Pronunciation: /əbˈstrʌktɪv/

Definitions of obstructive

adjective causing obstruction; hindering progress or action

Example Sentences

A1 The door was obstructive and wouldn't open.

A2 The narrow hallway was obstructive to the flow of traffic.

B1 The company's strict policies were seen as obstructive by the employees.

B2 The government's obstructive regulations hindered the progress of the project.

C1 The manager's obstructive behavior towards his team caused tension in the workplace.

C2 The legal team's obstructive tactics delayed the court proceedings.

Grammatical Forms of obstructive

• past tense: obstructed
• plural: obstructives
• comparative: more obstructive
• superlative: most obstructive
• present tense: obstructs
• future tense: will obstruct
• perfect tense: has obstructed
• continuous tense: is obstructing
• singular: obstructive
• positive degree: obstructive
• infinitive: to obstruct
• gerund: obstructing
• participle: obstructing

Origin and Evolution of obstructive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'obstructive' originated from the Latin word 'obstructivus', which is derived from the verb 'obstruere' meaning 'to block or hinder'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'obstructive' has retained its original meaning of causing obstruction or hindrance, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that impedes progress or development.