Definition of Encasement

1. Noun. The act of enclosing something in a case.

Exact synonyms: Incasement
Generic synonyms: Enclosing, Enclosure, Envelopment, Inclosure
Derivative terms: Encase, Incase

Definition of Encasement

1. n. The act of encasing; also, that which encases.

Definition of Encasement

1. Noun. The act of encasing or something that encases ¹

2. Noun. (genetics) The early genetic theory, emboîtement ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Encasement

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Encasement

1. 1. The act of encasing; also, that which encases. 2. An old theory of generation similar to embotement. See Ovulist. Origin: Cf. Casement. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Encasement

encapsules
encapsuling
encapture
encaptured
encaptures
encapturing
encarditis
encarnalize
encarnalized
encarnalizes
encarnalizing
encarpus
encarpuses
encase
encased
encases
encash
encashable
encashed
encashes
encashing
encashment
encashments
encasing
encatarrhaphy
encauma
encaustic
encaustics

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