encroachments

Meanings

• Noun

  The action or process of gradually encroaching on or invading the territory, rights, or property of another.

  - "The encroachment of development on protected wetlands is a major environmental concern."
  - "The encroachment of neighboring trees on my property line has caused a dispute."

• Noun

  The gradual increase or spread of something, especially something unwelcome.

  - "The encroachment of technology on our daily lives is a topic of much debate."
  - "The encroachment of saltwater into farmland is a major concern for coastal communities."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with encroachments
advancements , encampments , encounters , enhancements

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Variants

List of all variants of encroachments that leads to same result
encroach , encroached , encroacher , encroachers , encroaches , encroaching , encroachment , encroachments

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Etymology

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Middle English: from encroach, from en- 'in' + croach 'thrust, encroach'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'encroachment' is often used in the context of environmental issues, particularly when discussing the impact of human development on natural habitats.

2. In law, encroachment refers to the gradual intrusion or invasion of one person's property or rights into another's.

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Related Concepts

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1. Incursion: The act of entering or intruding into the territory of another, often unlawfully or by force.

2. Infringement: The act of breaking or disregarding a law, rule, or right.

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Culture

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Encroachments have been a common theme in literature and art, often representing the conflict between progress and preservation. In music, the term 'encroachment' is used to describe the gradual introduction of new elements into a musical piece.

How to Memorize "encroachments"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a boundary line being gradually crossed, invading the space of another.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'encroachment' as representing the gradual intrusion or invasion of something unwelcome.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Encroachments are unwelcome advances'

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