noun
Uncommon
enrichment
ihn-RIHCH-muhnt
Enrichment (noun) means the process of improving or adding value to something. Example: “The museum offers enrichment programs for local schoolchildren.”
noun
1
The process of improving or adding value to something.
"The museum offers enrichment programs for local schoolchildren."
2
(technical) The process of increasing the concentration of a specific isotope, as in nuclear fuel production.
"Inspectors monitored the country's uranium enrichment program."
3
Activities or objects provided to keep a captive animal mentally stimulated.
"Zookeepers hide food around the enclosure as enrichment for the tigers."
How to use enrichment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or result of making something richer, better, or more stimulating.
Common pairings
enrichment program
uranium enrichment
environmental enrichment
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Word forms
- Plural
- enrichments
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Etymology
From "enrich" plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.
Frequently asked questions
What does “enrichment” mean?
The word “enrichment” means the process of improving or adding value to something. In plain terms, the act or result of making something richer, better, or more stimulating.
How do you pronounce “enrichment”?
“Enrichment” is pronounced ihn-RIHCH-muhnt (/ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “enrichment” in a sentence?
Here is “enrichment” used in a sentence: “The museum offers enrichment programs for local schoolchildren.”
What part of speech is “enrichment”?
“Enrichment” is a noun.
Is “enrichment” a common word?
“Enrichment” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “enrichment” have?
“Enrichment” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of improving or adding value to something.
