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enclosing

 

[ ɪnˈkləʊzɪŋ ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

in construction

Surround or close off on all sides.

Synonyms

encase, encircle, surround

Examples of usage

  • The garden was enclosed by a high hedge.
  • The site is enclosed by a fence.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a letter

Placing or containing something within something else.

Synonyms

attached, encased, included

Examples of usage

  • Please find the enclosed documents.
  • The enclosed letter is for you.

Translations

Translations of the word "enclosing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 envolvendo

🇮🇳 समाहित करना

🇩🇪 einschließend

🇮🇩 menyelubungi

🇺🇦 охоплюючий

🇵🇱 zawierający

🇯🇵 囲む

🇫🇷 enfermant

🇪🇸 encerrando

🇹🇷 içeren

🇰🇷 포함하는

🇸🇦 محيط

🇨🇿 obsahující

🇸🇰 obsahujúci

🇨🇳 包围

🇸🇮 vključujoč

🇮🇸 innifalið

🇰🇿 қамтитын

🇬🇪 შესაბამისად

🇦🇿 əhatə edən

🇲🇽 encerrando

Etymology

The word 'enclosing' originates from the verb 'enclose', which comes from the Old French word 'enclore', meaning 'to shut in, enclose'. The prefix 'en-' means 'in' or 'into', and 'close' comes from the Latin 'clausus', meaning 'shut'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century.

See also: enclosed, enclosures.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,996 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.