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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
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cognitive factor go
something immaterial (as a circumstance or influence) that contributes to producing a result
something immaterial (as a circumstance or influence) that contributes to producing a result
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difficulty go
a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result
a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result
balk, check, hindrance, hinderance, impediment, baulk, handicap, deterrent
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
noun.cognition
6 Subcategories
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albatross, millstone go
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
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bind go
something that hinders as if with bonds
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diriment impediment go
(canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage)
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drag go
something that slows or delays progress
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obstruction, obstacle go
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
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straitjacket go
anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines