obstructive Meaning & Definition
What Does Obstructive Mean?
As a verb, obstructive means to block or close up by an obstacle. It can also mean to hinder from passage, action, or operation.
Quick Facts About Obstructive
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əb-ˈstrəkt/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | hindering, preventive and preventative |
| Antonyms | aid, assist and facilitate |
| First known use | 1590 |
Obstructive Definition (Verb)
- to block or close up by an obstacle
A piece of food obstructed his airway. / The road was obstructed by a fallen tree.
- to hinder from passage, action, or operation : impede
Constant interruptions obstruct our progress. / was charged with obstructing justice by lying to investigators
- to cut off from sight
A wall obstructs the view.
Synonyms of Obstructive
Antonyms of Obstructive
Obstructive in a Sentence
I wanted to see his report on me, but my manager was being obstructive.
A piece of food obstructed his airway.
The road was obstructed by a fallen tree.
Constant interruptions obstruct our progress.
was charged with obstructing justice by lying to investigators
A wall obstructs the view.
this would go much faster if you would stop obstructing me with your constant interruptions
at the moment the city's only tunnel between downtown and the airport is obstructed by an overturned tanker truck
A piece of food obstructed his airway. / The road was obstructed by a fallen tree.
Constant interruptions obstruct our progress. / was charged with obstructing justice by lying to investigators
Word Forms & Grammar
ob·struct·ed
ob·struct·ing
ob·structs
ob·struc·tive adjective or noun
ob·struc·tive·ness noun
ob·struc·tor noun
obstruct
obstructed
obstructing
obstructive
obstructiveness
obstructivenesses
obstructives
obstructor
obstructors
obstructs
obstructive (comparative more obstructive, superlative most obstructive)
obstructive (plural obstructives)
Words That Rhyme With Obstructive
Origin of Obstructive
Origin 1: Latin obstructus, past participle of obstruere, from ob- in the way + struere to build, heap up ob-, strew
Origin 2: From obstruct + -ive.
First Known Use
1590
Pronouncing Obstructive
You say obstructive as /əb-ˈstrəkt/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (strəkt).
Quick Answers About Obstructive
What part of speech is obstructive?
Obstructive is a verb.
What is another word for obstructive?
Close synonyms of obstructive are hindering, preventive and preventative. See the full list of obstructive synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of obstructive?
Antonyms of obstructive include aid, assist, facilitate and help.