Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

enactment

/ɛnˈæktmənt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.22 in modern English

Syllables: en-act-ment
IPA: /ɛnˈæktmənt/

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of enacting, or the state of being enacted.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The act of enacting, or the state of being enacted.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A piece of legislation that has been properly authorized by a legislative body.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The actors' powerful enactment of the play was breathtaking."
"The enactment of this law will be a great step backward for our country."
"The enactments passed by the council that year included sweeping reforms."

Etymology

Etymology tree English enact Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English enactment From enact + -ment.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ɛnˈæktmənt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

enactments (plural)

Derived Forms

nonenactment preenactment

Frequently Paired Words

enaction reenactment

Synonyms

portrayal characterization personation passage act

Rhymes With

reenactment

Questions

How do you pronounce enactment?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɛnˈæktmənt/.
What does enactment mean?: The act of enacting, or the state of being enacted.
Where does enactment come from?: Etymology tree English enact Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English enactment From enact + -ment.

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