enrichment

[ en-rich-muhnt ]

noun

1. an act of enriching.
2. the state of being enriched.
3. something that enriches:

   the enrichments of education and travel.

Other Words From

• self-en·richment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enrichment¹

First recorded in 1620–30; enrich + -ment

Example Sentences

But its nuclear expertise and enrichment of uranium have put a weapon within its reach.

From BBC

Willows High School in Cardiff used the data from the survey to develop new ways of increasing physical activity, including an "enrichment programme".

From BBC

The rapper’s allegations include breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment and refusal to permit an audit of the Fugees’ tour — a road show that the group truncated stateside due to “unforeseen circumstances.”

From Los Angeles Times

In 2019, he sued his former business partner, Roy Lee — whose credits include such hits as “Barbarian,” “The Lego Movie” and “The Departed” — accusing Lee of fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment and unfair competition.

From Los Angeles Times

North Korea has for the first time offered a glimpse into a uranium enrichment facility which produces material for its nuclear weapons.

From BBC

Related Words

• enhancement