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

“With the current staff we are unable to fulfill his enrichment needs and it is inhumane to continue housing in a shelter environment,” the workers’ notes said.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile tourism activities resulted in different pressures such as organic enrichment, litter and pollution, in particular affecting coral reef habitats.

From Science Daily

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

Related Words

• enhancement