Words Starting With ENC

Here's the list of all the 368 Words Starting With ENC in the English Language.

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encyclopedia
1. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
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encourage
1. contribute to the progress or growth of
2. inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
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encouraged
1. inspired with confidence
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encoding
1. the activity of converting data or information into code
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encryption
1. the activity of converting data or information into code
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encounter
1. come together
2. come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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encouraging
1. giving courage or confidence or hope
2. furnishing support and encouragement
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enclosed
1. closed in or surrounded or included within
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enclosure
1. a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
2. the act of enclosing something inside something else
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encore
1. an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand
2. request an encore, from a performer
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encouragement
1. the expression of approval and support
2. the act of giving hope or support to someone
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encode
1. convert information into code
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enchanted
1. influenced as by charms or incantations
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encompass
1. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
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encrypt
1. convert ordinary language into code
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encompassing
1. broad in scope or content
2. closely encircling
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encapsulation
1. the condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule)
2. the process of enclosing (as in a capsule)
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enclosing
1. the act of enclosing something inside something else
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enclose
1. enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
2. close in
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enchanting
1. capturing interest as if by a spell
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encyclopaedia
1. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
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enchantment
1. a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
2. a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
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encephalitis
1. inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use)
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enclave
1. an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it
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encroachment
1. any entry into an area not previously occupied
2. entry to another's property without right or permission
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encased
1. covered or protected with or as if with a case
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encephalopathy
1. any disorder or disease of the brain
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encapsulate
1. enclose in a capsule or other small container
2. put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume
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enchant
1. hold spellbound
2. attract; cause to be enamored
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encyclopedic
1. comprehensive in scope or content (as an encyclopedia)
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encampment
1. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
2. temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
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encumbrance
1. an onerous or difficult concern
2. a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
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encircled
1. confined on all sides
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encyclical
1. a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world
2. intended for wide distribution
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encrusted
1. having a hardened crust as a covering
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encumbered
1. loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
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enchanter
1. a sorcerer or magician
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encircling
1. being all around the edges; enclosing
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encroaching
1. gradually intrusive without right or permission
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enchilada
1. tortilla with meat filling baked in tomato sauce seasoned with chili
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encroach
1. advance beyond the usual limit
2. impinge or infringe upon
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encephalomyelitis
1. inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
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encircle
1. form or draw a circle around
2. bind with something round or circular
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enchantress
1. a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
2. a female sorcerer or magician
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encaustic
1. a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application
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encumber
1. restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
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