enrichment

[en-rich-muhnt]

noun

1. an act of enriching.

2. the state of being enriched.

3. something that enriches.

   the enrichments of education and travel.

Other Word Forms

• self-enrichment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enrichment¹

First recorded in 1620–30; enrich + -ment

Example Sentences

"It represents a decisive step towards the preservation, expansion, and enrichment of the legacy of the King of Football."

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This has led to schools needing to make cuts to support staff, teaching assistants, curriculum resources and enrichment.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that "no enrichment" was taking place at present because the sites were damaged in the Israel war and that the country had no undeclared uranium enrichment sites.

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The Crown Prince has spoken before about pursuing nuclear weapons, and the regional proliferation risk from civilian enrichment would be significant.

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China and Russia dominate the current uranium enrichment supply chain, which creates bottlenecks and geopolitical risks.

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Related Words

• enhancement