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envelopment

[ en-vel-uhp-muhnt ]

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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Other Words From

  • preen·velop·ment noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of envelopment1

First recorded in 1755–65; envelop + -ment

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