Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

enc

Prefix
/ɛnk/
Definition
Enc is a prefix denoting that something is within or surrounded by; it typically suggests the act of enclosing or encasing.
Examples
  • Encode: To convert information into a coded format.
  • Encounter: To meet or come upon unexpectedly.
  • Enclose: To surround something on all sides.
Meaning
The term ‘enc’ often refers to the concept of enclosing or embedding something. It operates primarily as a prefix in various words, illustrating the idea of confinement within boundaries.
Synonyms
  • Encase
  • Surround
  • Embed