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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

infold

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
in-fold
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To fold inwards.

verb

To wrap up or inwrap; involve; inclose; enfold or envelop.

Transitive verb

verb

To clasp with the arms; embrace.

Transitive verb

noun

Synonym of infolding.

Etymology

From Middle English infolden, equivalent to in- + fold.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

infolds (present, singular) infolding (participle, present) infolded (participle, past) infolded (past) enfold (alternative) infolds (plural)

Synonyms

infolding

Questions

What does infold mean?
To fold inwards.
Where does infold come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

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