noun
- baggage or equipment that hinders movement or progress
Usage: formal; often used in military contexts
Examples
- The soldiers had to abandon their impedimenta to move quickly through the forest.
- Travelers were advised to leave unnecessary impedimenta at the base camp.
- The expedition was slowed by heavy impedimenta including scientific equipment.
- Military units must balance essential supplies with excess impedimenta.
- The hiking group reduced their impedimenta to only the most crucial items.
- Ancient armies often struggled with the logistics of moving their impedimenta.