engulfment
Translation
engulfment, swallowing up, immersion
Examples
The engulfment of the town by the flood was rapid.
The engulfment of the town by the flood was rapid.
His complete engulfment in his work worried his family.
His complete engulfment in his work worried his family.
Grammar Patterns
the engulfment of ((sth.)) by ((sth.)) The engulfment of the town by the flood was rapid.
Similar Words
Synonyms: immersion, submersion, absorption
Etymology
From the verb 'engulf' (en- 'in' + gulf 'a deep inlet of the sea') plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.
Memory Tips
Picture a large 'gulf' of water putting something 'in' it, completely swallowing it up.