Enfolding: meaning, definitions and examples

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enfolding

 

[ ษชnหˆfoสŠldษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action, wrapping

To enfold means to surround or envelop something completely. It can indicate the action of enclosing, embracing, or covering something within another layer or space, creating a sense of protection or inclusion.

Synonyms

contain, embrace, envelop, surround, wrap

Examples of usage

  • She enfolded the baby in a warm blanket.
  • The hills enfold the valley in a serene embrace.
  • He felt the love of his family enfolding him during tough times.

Translations

Translations of the word "enfolding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น envolvimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคนเคฐเคพเคˆ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เคฒเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umhรผllung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membungkus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะณะพั€ั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ owijanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ…ใฟ่พผใ‚€ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enveloppement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envolvimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์‹ธ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุบู„ูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obalovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obalenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovijanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umslรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฟั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarฤฑma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ envoltura

Etymology

The term 'enfold' originates from the Middle English word 'enfolden', which is derived from the combination of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to cause to be in' and 'fold', which itself comes from Old English 'fealdan', meaning 'to fold'. The act of folding has been a fundamental action in various cultures, often implying an action of concealment or protection. Its usage has evolved, but the foundational idea of surrounding or enclosing something remains central. The word reflects both physical and metaphorical meanings; it can describe the literal action of wrapping or the figurative idea of embracing concepts, emotions, or relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,699 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.