infoldment

/ɪnˈfɔldmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of folding or the state of being folded, especially inward; the process of enclosing or the state of being enclosed

“The intricate infoldment of the lotus leaf provided natural protection from the elements.”

Synonyms

  • enclosure
  • folding

Antonyms

  • expansion
  • unfolding