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interference
What does interference mean?
interference (noun): the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce interference?
/ˌɪntəɹˈfɪɹɪns/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does interference come from?
From interfere + -ence.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to interference
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “interference” mean?
the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
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a person who rules or guides or inspires others
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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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an increase in size, number, value, or strength
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