Entrenchment

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtrɛntʃmənt/

Definitions of entrenchment

noun the act of establishing something firmly

Example Sentences

A1 The soldiers dug trenches to create an entrenchment for protection.

A2 The company's policies show a clear entrenchment of traditional values.

B1 The political party's entrenchment in power has led to concerns about democracy.

B2 The union's entrenchment in negotiations made it difficult for management to reach a compromise.

C1 The entrenchment of systemic racism in society requires a comprehensive approach to address.

C2 The entrenchment of corruption in the government has eroded public trust in institutions.

Examples of entrenchment in a Sentence

formal The company's entrenchment in the market was evident through its long-standing reputation and loyal customer base.

informal The team's entrenchment in their winning streak has boosted their confidence for the upcoming game.

slang His entrenchment in the music scene made him a household name among fans.

figurative The politician's entrenchment in his beliefs made it difficult for him to consider alternative viewpoints.

Grammatical Forms of entrenchment

• past tense: entrenched
• plural: entrenchments
• comparative: more entrenched
• superlative: most entrenched
• present tense: entrench
• future tense: will entrench
• perfect tense: has entrenched
• continuous tense: is entrenching
• singular: entrenchment
• positive degree: entrenched
• infinitive: to entrench
• gerund: entrenching
• participle: entrenched

Origin and Evolution of entrenchment

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'entrenchment' originates from the Old French word 'entrenchier' which means to fortify or defend with a trench.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in a military context to refer to digging trenches for defense, the word 'entrenchment' has evolved to also mean a firmly established position or belief that is difficult to change.