English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

reinforcement

6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for reinforcement, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The act of making something stronger, or the material used to strengthen it.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

reinforcer strengthener reenforcement reinforcing stimulus

How to use reinforcement

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

send reinforcements positive reinforcement structural reinforcement

Frequently asked questions

What does “reinforcement” mean?

The word “reinforcement” means the act of making something stronger, or the material used to strengthen it. In plain terms, something added to make a thing stronger, or extra support (troops, rewards) that keeps something going.

How do you pronounce “reinforcement”?

“Reinforcement” is pronounced ree-ihn-FAWS-muhnt (/ˌɹiɪnˈfɔɹsmənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “reinforcement” in a sentence?

Here is “reinforcement” used in a sentence: “The engineers added reinforcement to the aging dam.”

What part of speech is “reinforcement”?

“Reinforcement” is a noun.

Is “reinforcement” a common word?

“Reinforcement” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “reinforcement” have?

“Reinforcement” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of making something stronger, or the material used to strengthen it.

Related words

classical conditioning operant conditioning punishment

People also searched

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of reinforcement
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.