Impedance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [ɪmˈpiːdn̩s] · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Impedance is a noun meaning The act of impeding; that which impedes; a hindrance.
Meaning
The act of impeding; that which impedes; a hindrance.
More Meanings
- (physics) A quantity analogous to electrical impedance in some other energy domain
- (physics) A measure of the opposition to the flow of an alternating current in a circuit; the aggregation of its resistance, and inductive and capacitive reactances; the ratio of voltage to current treated as complex quantities.
Example Sentences
Faithful yielding is therefore a display of love before God by preparing to respond to his Call to Arms, even though He may not send us into the front lines of battle if some disability or impedance of Satan prevents us from action […]
Word Forms
- impedances
Synonyms for impedance
Depending on context, synonyms include resistance, resistivity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include resistance, resistivity, opposition, obstruction, hindrance, impediment.
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