Definition

Something that provides support or strength to a situation, often used in contexts like military actions or psychology to describe factors that encourage certain behaviors.

Example

The army called for reinforcement to strengthen their position during the battle.

Conversation

I heard they are sending some reinforcement to help with the project.

Yeah, that should really speed things up for us.

Exactly! I think the extra help will make a big difference.

For sure, it's always nice to have more hands on deck.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reinforcement → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "infortiare" (from Latin, meaning to strengthen). The word describes the act of strengthening something again or providing additional support.

Memory Tip

Think of 'strengthening again' — 're-' means again, and 'infortiare' means to strengthen. This helps you remember that reinforcement means to provide additional strength or support.

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