How Do You Spell INFOLD?

Pronunciation: [ɪnfˈə͡ʊld] (IPA)

The word "infold" is spelled with the prefix "in-" which means "inside" or "within" and the root word "fold" which means "to bend." In IPA phonetic transcription, "infold" is pronounced as /ɪnˈfoʊld/ with the first syllable pronounced as "in" and the second syllable pronounced as "fold." The word is commonly used to mean "to wrap or enclose something within folds or layers," and can also be used figuratively to mean "to include or involve something or someone deeply."

INFOLD Meaning and Definition

1. Infold is a verb that can have multiple meanings depending on the context.

   One definition of infold relates to folding or wrapping something or someone inward. It is often used when referring to clothing or fabric. In this sense, it implies the act of embracing or enveloping something within a layer or a fold. For instance, a person may infold a blanket around themselves for warmth or comfort, or a skilled tailor can infold fabric to create intricate patterns or designs on clothing. It suggests a careful and deliberate action of tucking something gently within itself.

   Another meaning of infold is to involve or entwine something or someone closely with a particular situation or group. In this context, it suggests inclusion or incorporation. For example, a project manager may infold new team members into an ongoing project, ensuring they are integrated and understand their role. Similarly, a community may infold newcomers, welcoming them and making them feel a part of the group.

   The term can also be metaphorically used to describe the act of absorbing or immersing oneself mentally or emotionally into an experience or idea. It refers to the deep engagement or contemplation of a particular subject. For instance, an artist may infold themselves in their work, focusing fully on the creative process, or a philosopher may infold themselves in a complex theory, exploring its implications extensively.

   Overall, infold refers to the act of folding inward, involving, incorporating, or deeply engaging with something or someone in various contexts.

2. To inclose within a fold, as in the operation of "infolding" an ulcer of the stomach, in which the walls of the organ on either side of the lesion are brought together and sutured.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. To wrap up; to enclose; to clasp, as with the arms.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for INFOLD

• knfold
• 9nfold
• imfold
• ijfold
• ihfold
• indold
• incold
• ingold
• infkld
• inflld
• infpld
• inf0ld
• inf9ld
• infokd
• infopd
• infood
• infols
• infolx
• infolc
• infoold

Etymology of INFOLD

The word "infold" is derived from the Middle English word "infolden", which can be traced back to the Old English word "infealdan".

The Old English word is a compound of "in" (meaning "into" or "within") and "fealdan" (meaning "to fold"). The suffix "-en" is a common inflection indicating the past participle form of a verb. Therefore, "infolden" originally meant "to fold in" or "to fold within".

Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word evolved to "infold", but its fundamental meaning has remained relatively consistent. It is commonly used to describe the act of folding something inward or enclosing it within itself. Additionally, "infold" can be used figuratively to indicate the act of encompassing or embracing an idea, concept, or emotion.

Similar spelling words for INFOLD

• infolding,
• involved,
• infield,
• infielder,
• in flight,
• unfold,
• in flood,
• inviolate,
• in full.

Conjugate verb Infold

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have infolded

you would have infolded

he/she/it would have infolded

we would have infolded

they would have infolded

I would have infold

you would have infold

he/she/it would have infold

we would have infold

they would have infold

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been infolding

you would have been infolding

he/she/it would have been infolding

we would have been infolding

they would have been infolding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would infold

you would infold

he/she/it would infold

we would infold

they would infold

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be infolding

you would be infolding

he/she/it would be infolding

we would be infolding

they would be infolding

FUTURE

I will infold

you will infold

he/she/it will infold

we will infold

they will infold

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be infolding

you will be infolding

he/she/it will be infolding

we will be infolding

they will be infolding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have infolded

you will have infolded

he/she/it will have infolded

we will have infolded

they will have infolded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been infolding

you will have been infolding

he/she/it will have been infolding

we will have been infolding

they will have been infolding

IMPERATIVE

you infold

we let´s infold

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to infold

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was infolding

you were infolding

he/she/it was infolding

we were infolding

they were infolding

PAST PARTICIPLE

infolded

PAST PERFECT

I had infolded

you had infolded

he/she/it had infolded

we had infolded

they had infolded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been infolding

you had been infolding

he/she/it had been infolding

we had been infolding

they had been infolding

PRESENT

I infold

you infold

he/she/it infolds

we infold

they infold

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am infolding

you are infolding

he/she/it is infolding

we are infolding

they are infolding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

infolding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have infolded

you have infolded

he/she/it has infolded

we have infolded

they have infolded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been infolding

you have been infolding

he/she/it has been infolding

we have been infolding

they have been infolding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it infold

SIMPLE PAST

I infolded

you infolded

he/she/it infolded

we infolded

they infolded