noun🔗ShareSomething that encumbers; a burden that must be carried."The heavy backpack was an encumbrance, making it difficult to carry books and supplies to school. "businessfinancelawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage."The house had a significant encumbrance: a mortgage that still needed to be paid off. "propertylawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne who is dependent on another."a widow without encumbrances, i.e. without children"familypersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
