Enwrapments

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The act or process of completely enclosing or wrapping something
2. A condition of being covered entirely by a layer or layers of material
3. A state where an object or individual is encased in a protective or decorative covering

Etymology: "Enwrapments" is the plural of "enwrapment," a noun meaning the act of enclosing something. It is formed from "enwrap," which itself combines the prefix "en-" (meaning "in" or "into," as in "enclose" or "enrich") with "wrap," and the suffix "-ment," which turns a verb into a noun naming an action or its result, as in "entanglement" or "embellishment." The plural form simply counts separate instances of this act, so it is used when enclosing happens more than once or in several distinct ways. Because "wrap" is an ordinary Old English-rooted word, the whole term is transparent: each part carries its meaning straight into the compound.

Synonyms: wrappings, coverings, enclosures, bindings, envelopments

Antonyms: unveilings, uncoverings, exposures, revelations, openings