fosterment

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noun

The act of fostering or encouraging something.

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Meanings

nounfosterment (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe act of fostering or encouraging something.
  2. obsoleteuncountablefood, nourishment or upkeep

Origin

From foster + -ment.

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APA

fosterment. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fosterment

MLA

“fosterment.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fosterment. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fosterment,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fosterment.

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