envelopment

[ en-vel-uhp-muhnt ]

noun
  1. an act of enveloping.

  2. the state of being enveloped.

  1. a wrapping or covering.

  2. Military. an attack on an enemy's flank.

Origin of envelopment

1
First recorded in 1755–65; envelop + -ment

Other words from envelopment

  • pre·en·vel·op·ment, noun

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