different between obstruction vs disconnection

English

Etymology

From Latin obstructio (“hindrance”), from obstruo (“build against, block, stop”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?b?st??k.??n/

Noun

obstruction (countable and uncountable, plural obstructions)

1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
2. Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally

   Synonyms: obstacle, impediment, hindrance

3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Synonyms

• block
• hindrance
• impedance
• roadblock
• stop
• See also Thesaurus:hindrance

Derived terms

• deobstruction

Translations

French

Etymology

From Latin obstr?cti?.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?p.st?yk.sj??/

Noun

obstruction f (plural obstructions)

1. block (something that prevents passing)
2. obstruction

Further reading

• “obstruction” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

Interlingua

Noun

obstruction (plural obstructiones)

1. obstruction

English

Alternative forms

• disconnexion (dated)

Etymology

dis- +? connection

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d?sk??n?k??n/
• Rhymes: -?k??n

Noun

disconnection (countable and uncountable, plural disconnections)

1. Severance of a physical connection.

   The disconnection of the power cable shut down all the computers.

2. Unexpected termination of a telephone connection.

   A sudden disconnection cut me off in mid-phrase.

3. Absence of rapport; the nonexistence of, or a breakdown of, effective communication.

   There was a hopeless disconnection between the weary, old teacher and the spirited, young students.

Synonyms

• disconnect (noun)

Translations

References

• “disconnection” in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.