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deterrent vs diriment impediment

diriment impediment vs deterrent

deterrent and diriment impediment both are nouns.

deterrent is an adjective but diriment impediment is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deterrent Yes Yes No No
diriment impediment Yes No No No
As nouns, diriment impediment is a hyponym of deterrent; that is, diriment impediment is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deterrent:
  • deterrent: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
  • diriment impediment: (canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage)
Other hyponyms of deterrent include albatross, millstone, bind, drag, obstacle, obstruction, straitjacket.
deterrent (noun) diriment impediment (noun)
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress (canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage)
deterrent (adjective) diriment impediment (adjective)
tending to deter
Difference between deterrent and diriment impediment

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