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Definition of envelopment

envelopment

/ɪnˈvɛləpmənt/
en · vel · op · ment
Plural:envelopments
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• noun

1

The act of wrapping up, enclosing, or completely surrounding something, or the state of being enclosed.

Example

"The sudden envelopment of the coastal village in dense sea fog delayed all ferry departures."

2

Something that wraps, covers, or encloses; a surrounding layer or covering.

Example

"A thick envelopment of protective insulation was wrapped around the pipes before winter arrived."

3

A tactical maneuver in which an attacking force moves around an opponent to strike at one or both flanks or the rear.

Example

"Historians studied the classic double envelopment executed by the ancient general at the Battle of Cannae."

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enunciation
envelop
envelope
envelopment
enviable
enviably
envier

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French enveloppement, formed from the verb envelopper ('to wrap up or enclose') and the noun suffix -ment.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Envelopment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/envelopment
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