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enfolding

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en·fold  (n-fld)
tr.v. en·fold·ed, en·fold·ing, en·folds
1. To cover with or as if with folds; envelop.
2. To hold within limits; enclose.
3. To embrace.
en·folder n.
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Noun1.enfolding - the action of enfolding something
involution
change of shape - an action that changes the shape of something


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