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envelopment

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[en-vel-uhp-muhnt] / ɛnˈvɛl əp mənt /

noun

  1. an act of enveloping.

  2. the state of being enveloped.

  3. a wrapping or covering.

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

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Etymology

Origin of envelopment

First recorded in 1755–65; envelop + -ment

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