enrichment — the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈrɪtʃmənt/
Example Sentences
- The zoo's animal enrichment program includes puzzle feeders that make lions work for their lunch like nature intended.
- My grandmother's recipe for cake enrichment involves adding three extra cups of love and a pinch of guilt.
- The enrichment of our school's music program attracted talented students from across the city.
enrichment
NOUN[/ɪnˈrɪtʃmənt/]
the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something
the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French enrichir, which combines the prefix en- (to make or cause to be) with riche (rich), originally meaning 'to make wealthy'. Over time, the semantic range expanded from literal financial enrichment to encompass the broader sense of 'to make abundant or improve in quality'.
Breakdown
en- (to make or cause) + rich (wealthy, abundant) + -ment (noun suffix denoting action or result). The French enrichir itself combines en- + riche, with -ment added to form the English nominal derivative.
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📝Examples
“The zoo's animal enrichment program includes puzzle feeders that make lions work for their lunch like nature intended.”
“My grandmother's recipe for cake enrichment involves adding three extra cups of love and a pinch of guilt.”
“The enrichment of our school's music program attracted talented students from across the city.”
“Vitamin enrichment in breakfast cereals helps ensure children get proper nutrition.”
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