endowments

 [en-dou-muhnt]  

en·dow·ment

   [en-dou-muhnt]
noun
1.
the act of endowing.
2.
the property, funds, etc., with which an institution or person is endowed.
3.
Usually, endowments. an attribute of mind or body; a gift of nature.
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Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Anglo-French endowement; see endow, -ment

Related forms
non·en·dow·ment, noun
re·en·dow·ment, noun

Synonyms
2. gift, grant, bequest. 3. capacity, talent, faculties, ability, capability.

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