impoundment en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English impound Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English impoundment From impound + -ment.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A body of water impounded within an enclosure, such as a reservoir.
- (countable, uncountable) The act of impounding.
- (countable, uncountable) The state of being impounded.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| impoundments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
es inmovilización (The act of impounding) · mi tōkiāritanga (The act of impounding)