Definition

The act of surrounding or covering something completely.

Example

The envelopment of the city by the army took everyone by surprise.

Conversation

Did you see that last game? The team's strategy was all about envelopment of the opponent.

Yeah, it was impressive how they managed to attack from all sides.

Exactly! That kind of play really puts pressure on the defense.

For sure, it's a clever way to gain the upper hand.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Envelopment is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "velop" (from Latin "velare", meaning to cover). The word describes the act of causing something to be covered or surrounded.

Memory Tip

Think of 'en-' meaning to cause to be in something, and 'velop' meaning to cover — this helps you remember that envelopment means the act of covering or surrounding something.

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