“Hinderance” or “hindrance”: which is correct?

Why people get it wrong

People often mistakenly form the noun by adding the suffix -ance directly to the verb hinder, creating hinderance. However, in English, some nouns derived from verbs drop a letter or alter the root before adding the suffix.

What kind of mistake it is

Spelling error resulting from incorrect formation of the noun from the verb hinder.

Examples with hindrance

• The roadblock was a major hindrance to my commute.
• Lack of funding is a hindrance to the project’s success.
• Her inability to focus was a hindrance to completing her tasks efficiently.