enclosure

Meanings

• noun

  A structure or area enclosed by walls, fences, or other means for protection, containment, or privacy.

• verb

  The act of enclosing or the state of being enclosed.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with enclosure
closures , applause , chorus , clause

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Variants

List of all variants of enclosure that leads to same result
enclosure , enclosures , inclosure , inclosures , enclose , inclose , inclosed , incloses , inclosing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'enclos' meaning 'enclosed' or 'closed in'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'enclosure' is often used in the context of agricultural land being fenced off for private use, leading to controversy and social unrest.

2. In mathematics, an enclosure refers to a set that contains all solutions to an equation or a problem.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fort: A large enclosure used for military purposes, typically consisting of walls, ramparts, and fortifications.

2. Compound: A large enclosed area, typically used for housing animals or for industrial purposes.

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Culture

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In literature, enclosures are often used metaphorically to represent confinement, restriction, or isolation. In art, they can symbolize protection, safety, or privacy. In music, they can refer to a section of a composition that is repeated or enclosed within other parts.

How to Memorize "enclosure"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rectangular or square area with walls surrounding it. Imagine people or animals inside the enclosure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'enclosure' with the word 'protection'. Think of a fort or a zoo as examples.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Enclosed in Walls' to remember the definition of enclosure.

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