Envelopment

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛləpmənt/

Definitions of envelopment

noun a process or instance of enveloping; the state of being enveloped

Example Sentences

A1 The envelopment of the gift was beautifully done.

A2 The envelopment of the building in scaffolding made it hard to see the original structure.

B1 The envelopment of the town by the mountains created a picturesque setting.

B2 The envelopment of the project in red tape delayed its completion.

C1 The envelopment of the company in controversy led to a decrease in stock value.

C2 The envelopment of the city in fog gave it a mysterious and eerie atmosphere.

Examples of envelopment in a Sentence

formal The envelopment of the document in a protective sleeve ensured its preservation.

informal I wrapped the gift in colorful paper for an added touch of envelopment.

slang The rapper's new album has an envelopment of beats that will blow your mind.

figurative The envelopment of sadness surrounded her like a heavy fog, making it hard to see a way out.

Grammatical Forms of envelopment

• past tense: enveloped
• plural: envelopments
• comparative: more enveloping
• superlative: most enveloping
• present tense: envelops
• future tense: will envelop
• perfect tense: has enveloped
• continuous tense: is enveloping
• singular: envelopment
• positive degree: enveloping
• infinitive: to envelop
• gerund: enveloping
• participle: enveloping

Origin and Evolution of envelopment

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'envelopment' originated from the Old French word 'envelopement' which is derived from the Latin word 'involvēre' meaning 'to envelop'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'envelopment' has retained its original meaning of wrapping or enclosing something, but it has also evolved to be used in a more abstract sense to describe the act of surrounding or engulfing something completely.