Words Starting With EN
Embark on an exciting exploration of words that kick off with "EN." These energetic entries will enrich your vocabulary, enlighten your mind, and enhance your conversations. Whether you're an enthusiastic word nerd or just enjoy expanding your lexicon, there's something enchanting here for everyone. Let's dive in and enjoy the endless possibilities!
2 letter words
Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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en | 2 | half the width of an em | - |
3 letter words
Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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end | 4 | a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold | - |
eng | 4 | - | - |
ens | 3 | - | - |
ene | 3 | the compass point midway between northeast and east | - |
4 letter words
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envy | 10 | spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins) | - |
ends | 5 | - | - |
enes | 4 | - | - |
enew | 7 | - | - |
engs | 5 | - | - |
enol | 4 | an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which in turn is doubly bonded to another carbon atom | - |
enow | 7 | - | - |
ents | 4 | - | - |
enuf | 7 | - | - |
5 letter words
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enjoy | 15 | derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | - |
enemy | 10 | an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) | - |
enter | 5 | to come or go into | the boat entered an area of shallow marshes |
ended | 7 | having come or been brought to a conclusion | the affair is over, ended, finished |
entry | 8 | a written record of a commercial transaction | - |
enema | 7 | an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes | - |
envoy | 11 | someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else | - |
enact | 7 | order by virtue of superior authority; decree | the legislature enacted this law in 1985 |
enrol | 5 | register formally as a participant or member | - |
ender | 6 | - | - |
ensue | 5 | issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end | - |
ennui | 5 | the feeling of being bored by something tedious | - |
endow | 9 | furnish with an endowment | - |
enarm | 7 | - | - |
enate | 5 | related on the mother's side | - |
endew | 9 | - | - |
endue | 6 | give qualities or abilities to | - |
enews | 8 | - | - |
enfix | 15 | - | - |
eniac | 7 | - | - |
enlit | 5 | - | - |
enmew | 10 | - | - |
ennog | 6 | - | - |
enoki | 9 | - | - |
enols | 5 | - | - |
enorm | 7 | - | - |
enows | 8 | - | - |
ensew | 8 | - | - |
ensky | 12 | exalt to the skies; lift to the skies or to heaven with praise | - |
entia | 5 | - | - |
enure | 5 | - | - |
enurn | 5 | - | - |
envoi | 8 | a brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry | - |
enzym | 19 | - | - |
6 letter words
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enough | 10 | an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose | enough is as good as a feast |
entire | 6 | constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | an entire town devastated by an earthquake |
energy | 10 | (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs | energy can take a wide variety of forms |
engine | 7 | a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks | - |
ending | 8 | event whose occurrence ends something | his death marked the ending of an era |
ensure | 6 | be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | - |
endure | 7 | persist for a specified period of time | - |
engage | 8 | consume all of one's attention or time | - |
entity | 9 | that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | - |
enable | 8 | render capable or able for some task | This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street |
enigma | 9 | a difficult problem | - |
encore | 8 | an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand | - |
enlist | 6 | engage somebody to enter the army | - |
enroll | 6 | register formally as a participant or member | - |
enmity | 11 | the feeling of a hostile person | - |
enzyme | 20 | any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions | - |
envied | 10 | - | - |
entice | 8 | provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion | - |
enrich | 11 | make better or improve in quality | The experience enriched her understanding |
ensign | 7 | an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality | - |
enamel | 8 | hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth | - |
entree | 6 | something that provides access (to get in or get out) | - |
ensued | 7 | - | - |
entail | 6 | have as a logical consequence | - |
enders | 7 | - | - |
engulf | 10 | devote (oneself) fully to | - |
entrap | 8 | catch in or as if in a trap | - |
endive | 10 | widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched | - |
encode | 9 | convert information into code | encode pictures digitally |
endear | 7 | make attractive or lovable | This behavior endeared her to me |
enjoin | 13 | give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | - |
enrage | 7 | put into a rage; make violently angry | - |
encamp | 12 | live in or as if in a tent | - |
enfold | 10 | enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering | - |
encash | 11 | - | - |
entomb | 10 | place in a grave or tomb | The pharaohs were entombed in the pyramids |
enacts | 8 | - | - |
enamor | 8 | attract; cause to be enamored | - |
enarch | 11 | - | - |
enarms | 8 | - | - |
enates | 6 | - | - |
enatic | 8 | related on the mother's side | - |
encage | 9 | - | - |
encalm | 10 | - | - |
encase | 8 | enclose in, or as if in, a case | my feet were encased in mud |
encave | 11 | - | - |
encina | 8 | - | - |
encyst | 11 | - | - |
endart | 7 | - | - |
endash | 10 | - | - |
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7 letter words
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english | 11 | an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries | - |
engaged | 10 | (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line) | receptionists' telephones are always engaged |
endless | 8 | having no known beginning and presumably no end | time is endless |
envious | 10 | showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages | envious of their art collection |
endured | 9 | - | - |
enhance | 12 | increase | This will enhance your enjoyment |
entrust | 7 | put into the care or protection of someone | - |
enforce | 12 | ensure observance of laws and rules | - |
enquiry | 19 | a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest | - |
enraged | 9 | marked by extreme anger | the enraged bull attached |
endowed | 12 | provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature) | a well-endowed college |
enlarge | 8 | add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | - |
enquire | 16 | have a wish or desire to know something | - |
encoded | 11 | - | - |
enchant | 12 | hold spellbound | - |
endorse | 8 | give support or one's approval to | endorse a new project |
ensured | 8 | - | - |
enslave | 10 | make a slave of; bring into servitude | - |
entropy | 12 | (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work | entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity |
ensuing | 8 | following immediately and as a result of what went before | ensuing events confirmed the prediction |
encased | 10 | covered or protected with or as if with a case | products encased in leatherette |
endgame | 11 | the final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board | - |
enclose | 9 | surround completely | Darkness enclosed him |
enticed | 10 | - | - |
enclave | 12 | an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it | - |
engrave | 11 | carve or cut a design or letters into | engrave the pen with the owner's name |
entreat | 7 | ask for or request earnestly | - |
envelop | 12 | enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering | Fog enveloped the house |
entitle | 7 | give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility | - |
enabler | 9 | - | - |
entwine | 10 | spin, wind, or twist together | - |
envying | 14 | - | - |
endemic | 12 | of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality | diseases endemic to the tropics |
enigmas | 10 | - | - |
entrant | 7 | any new participant in some activity | - |
encrypt | 14 | convert ordinary language into code | - |
ensnare | 7 | catch in or as if in a trap | - |
entente | 7 | a friendly understanding between political powers | - |
encoder | 10 | - | - |
enthuse | 10 | cause to feel enthusiasm | - |
environ | 10 | extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle | - |
engross | 8 | consume all of one's attention or time | - |
enliven | 10 | heighten or intensify | - |
entrain | 7 | board a train | - |
envenom | 12 | cause to be bitter or resentful | - |
enabled | 10 | - | - |
enables | 9 | - | - |
enacted | 10 | - | - |
enactor | 9 | - | - |
enamels | 9 | - | - |
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8 letter words
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entrance | 10 | put into a trance | - |
entirely | 11 | without any others being included or involved | was entirely to blame |
enormous | 10 | extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree | an enormous boulder |
engineer | 9 | plan and direct (a complex undertaking) | - |
entering | 9 | a movement into or inward | - |
envelope | 13 | the bag containing the gas in a balloon | - |
entitled | 9 | qualified for by right according to law | we are all entitled to equal protection under the law |
engraved | 13 | cut or impressed into a surface | engraved invitations |
enhanced | 14 | increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality | her enhanced beauty was the result of a good night's sleep rather than makeup |
engaging | 11 | attracting or delighting | an engaging frankness |
enclosed | 11 | closed in or surrounded or included within | an enclosed porch |
enrolled | 9 | - | - |
endanger | 10 | pose a threat to; present a danger to | The pollution is endangering the crops |
enduring | 10 | lasting a long time | - |
enslaved | 12 | - | - |
ensemble | 12 | the chorus of a ballet company | - |
enlarged | 10 | (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells | - |
endeavor | 12 | attempt by employing effort | we endeavor to make our customers happy |
enforced | 14 | forced or compelled or put in force | a life of enforced inactivity |
ensuring | 9 | - | - |
enticing | 11 | highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire | difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement |
entrails | 8 | internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity) | - |
enabling | 11 | providing legal power or sanction | an enabling resolution |
enforcer | 13 | one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior | - |
entirety | 11 | the state of being total and complete | he read the article in its entirety |
entwined | 12 | - | - |
envision | 11 | picture to oneself; imagine possible | I cannot envision him as President |
enamored | 11 | marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness | Narcissus was a beautiful Greek youth who became enamored of his own reflection |
encircle | 12 | form or draw a circle around | encircle the errors |
enviable | 13 | causing envy | an enviable position |
endorsed | 10 | - | - |
enquired | 18 | - | - |
enormity | 13 | the quality of being outrageous | - |
enquirer | 17 | someone who asks a question | - |
entangle | 9 | twist together or entwine into a confusing mass | The child entangled the cord |
encroach | 15 | impinge or infringe upon | - |
environs | 11 | an outer adjacent area of any place | - |
ensnared | 9 | - | - |
engorged | 11 | overfull as with blood | - |
energize | 18 | cause to be alert and energetic | - |
engraver | 12 | a printmaker who prints from an engraved printing plate | - |
enthrall | 11 | hold spellbound | - |
enthused | 12 | - | - |
encoding | 12 | the activity of converting data or information into code | - |
entreaty | 11 | earnest or urgent request | an entreaty to stop the fighting |
entryway | 17 | something that provides access (to get in or get out) | beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral |
envisage | 12 | form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case | - |
engender | 10 | call forth | - |
enhancer | 13 | anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities | - |
encumber | 14 | restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult | - |
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9 letter words
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encounter | 11 | contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | - |
encourage | 12 | contribute to the progress or growth of | - |
entertain | 9 | take into consideration, have in view | He entertained the notion of moving to South America |
enchanted | 15 | influenced as by charms or incantations | - |
endlessly | 13 | continuing forever without end | - |
energetic | 12 | working hard to promote an enterprise | - |
enlighten | 13 | make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear | - |
endurance | 12 | a state of surviving; remaining alive | - |
enjoyable | 21 | affording satisfaction or pleasure | the company was enjoyable |
enjoyment | 21 | act of receiving pleasure from something | - |
entourage | 10 | the group following and attending to some important person | - |
entangled | 11 | deeply involved especially in something complicated | felt unwilling entangled in their affairs |
enclosure | 11 | something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter | - |
enigmatic | 14 | not clear to the understanding | I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later |
endeavour | 13 | attempt by employing effort | - |
enquiries | 18 | - | - |
engraving | 14 | making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them | - |
enhancing | 15 | - | - |
endearing | 11 | lovable especially in a childlike or naive way | - |
engrossed | 11 | giving or marked by complete attention to | that engrossed look or rapt delight |
endowment | 15 | the capital that provides income for an institution | - |
enlisting | 10 | the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.) | - |
energized | 20 | - | - |
enforcing | 15 | - | - |
enactment | 13 | the passing of a law by a legislative body | - |
enveloped | 15 | - | - |
encrusted | 12 | having a hardened crust as a covering | - |
entranced | 12 | filled with wonder and delight | - |
encircled | 14 | confined on all sides | the encircled pioneers |
enchilada | 15 | tortilla with meat filling baked in tomato sauce seasoned with chili | - |
enrolling | 10 | - | - |
entrapped | 14 | - | - |
enquiring | 19 | - | - |
endoscope | 14 | a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery | - |
enshrined | 13 | - | - |
endorsing | 11 | - | - |
enslaving | 13 | - | - |
enunciate | 11 | speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way | - |
envisaged | 14 | - | - |
energizer | 19 | a device that supplies electrical energy | - |
encompass | 15 | include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds |
enlarging | 11 | - | - |
ensconced | 14 | - | - |
enclosing | 12 | the act of enclosing something inside something else | - |
endorphin | 15 | a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties | - |
endocrine | 12 | any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream | - |
enrolment | 11 | the act of enrolling | - |
enthroned | 13 | - | - |
enlivened | 13 | made lively or spirited | a meal enlivened by the music |
enteritis | 9 | inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea | - |
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10 letter words
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engagement | 14 | a mutual promise to marry | - |
enthusiasm | 15 | overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval | - |
enterprise | 12 | readiness to embark on bold new ventures | - |
encouraged | 14 | inspired with confidence | - |
endangered | 13 | (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction | an endangered species |
enormously | 15 | extremely | he was enormously popular |
enchanting | 16 | capturing interest as if by a spell | enchanting music |
encryption | 17 | the activity of converting data or information into code | - |
envisioned | 14 | seen in the mind as a mental image | the glory of his envisioned future |
enthusiast | 13 | a person having a strong liking for something | - |
enthralled | 14 | filled with wonder and delight | - |
entrapment | 14 | a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials | - |
enrollment | 12 | the body of people (such as students) who register or enroll at the same time | - |
enlistment | 12 | a period of time spent in military service | - |
endearment | 13 | the act of showing affection | - |
enrichment | 17 | act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding | - |
entrenched | 16 | dug in | - |
encircling | 15 | being all around the edges; enclosing | his encircling arms |
enraptured | 13 | feeling great rapture or delight | - |
encampment | 18 | the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp | - |
enveloping | 16 | surrounding and closing in on or hemming in | the army's enveloping maneuver |
engrossing | 12 | capable of arousing and holding the attention | - |
enticement | 14 | the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire | his enticements were shameless |
energizing | 21 | supplying motive force | - |
entomology | 16 | the branch of zoology that studies insects | - |
encumbered | 17 | loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load | a summer resort...encumbered with great clapboard-and-stucco hotels |
entrancing | 13 | capturing interest as if by a spell | antique papers of entrancing design |
endoscopic | 17 | of or relating to endoscopy | - |
entreaties | 10 | - | - |
energetics | 13 | - | - |
envisaging | 15 | - | - |
encyclical | 19 | a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world | - |
enablement | 14 | - | - |
enactments | 14 | - | - |
enalaprils | 12 | - | - |
enamelings | 13 | - | - |
enamelists | 12 | - | - |
enamellers | 12 | - | - |
enamelling | 13 | - | - |
enamellist | 12 | - | - |
enamelware | 15 | cooking utensil of enameled iron | - |
enamelwork | 19 | - | - |
enamorados | 13 | - | - |
enamouring | 13 | - | - |
enanthemas | 15 | - | - |
enantiomer | 12 | either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical | - |
enantioses | 10 | - | - |
enantiosis | 10 | - | - |
enarration | 10 | - | - |
encapsuled | 15 | - | - |
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Welcome to the enchanting world of words starting with EN! These delightful duos of letters bring a unique flair to the English language, creating words that are not only practical but also fascinating. Whether leading us into enlightenment or enticing us with enigma, EN words have a distinct power and charm. Let’s embark on a journey through this linguistic landscape, exploring how these beginning letters shape meaning and pronunciation.
About words starting with EN
The combination of letters "EN" holds a special place in English, often denoting entry, existence, or enhancement. This prefix can transform a simple verb or noun into something more profound, adding layers of meaning or action. For example, "enlarge" suggests not just making something bigger, but expanding it to new dimensions. Similarly, "enchant" doesn't merely mean to bewitch; it casts a spell of delight.
Positioned at the forefront, these letters influence word formation and pronunciation, infusing energy and purpose. The nasal humming of the "N" following the soft "E" introduces a sense of movement and transformation. Consider "envelop"—the word itself seems to wrap you up with its sound. Each EN word invites you to explore beyond the surface, encouraging curiosity and engagement with language.
Popular word examples
Words starting with EN pepper our conversations and writings, bringing depth and nuance. Here are some popular picks:
Enchant
- Definition: To fill with great delight or charm.
- Example in a Sentence: The storyteller’s voice seemed to enchant the children, holding them captive until the very end.
- Fun Fact: "Enchant" derives from the Latin "incantare," which means to sing or chant upon.
Encourage
- Definition: To give support, confidence, or hope.
- Example in a Sentence: Teachers who encourage their students often see greater academic success.
- Fun Fact: The word comes from Old French "encoragier," literally meaning to put heart into.
Enigma
- Definition: Something that is mysterious or difficult to understand.
- Example in a Sentence: The disappearance of the ancient city remains an enigma to archaeologists.
- Fun Fact: Enigma was famously used as the name for a cipher machine during World War II.
Endure
- Definition: To suffer patiently or remain in existence.
- Example in a Sentence: They had to endure harsh winters with limited supplies.
- Fun Fact: Its roots trace back to the Latin "indurare," meaning to harden.
Enlighten
- Definition: To provide insight or knowledge.
- Example in a Sentence: The lecture was meant to enlighten students about the impacts of climate change.
- Fun Fact: Enlighten shares a root with "light," symbolizing illumination of the mind.
Envelop
- Definition: To surround or cover completely.
- Example in a Sentence: Fog began to envelop the valley as evening approached.
- Fun Fact: Despite its similarity, "envelop" is different from "envelope," though both share the same origin.
Entice
- Definition: To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
- Example in a Sentence: The aroma of freshly baked bread could entice anyone into the bakery.
- Fun Fact: It is derived from the Latin "intitiare," meaning to set on fire, metaphorically igniting desire.
Engage
- Definition: To participate or become involved in.
- Example in a Sentence: The speaker managed to engage the audience with her compelling story.
- Fun Fact: Originally, "engage" meant to pledge oneself as a pawn, reflecting a deep commitment.
Enlist
- Definition: To enroll or be enrolled in the armed services.
- Example in a Sentence: After graduation, he decided to enlist in the navy.
- Fun Fact: Enlist has been used in various contexts, from military to recruitment drives for causes.
Envision
- Definition: To imagine or foresee.
- Example in a Sentence: She could envision a future where technology and nature coexisted harmoniously.
- Fun Fact: Envision is often used in creative fields to describe the process of visualizing an idea or concept.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble aficionados, words starting with EN can be a strategic goldmine. Here are some high-scoring treasures:
Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
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Enzyme | 18 | A protein that accelerates chemical reactions. |
Enjoin | 13 | To instruct or urge someone to do something. |
Enwrap | 11 | To wrap up or surround completely. |
Enfold | 10 | To surround or envelop completely. |
Enrage | 7 | To make extremely angry. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For Wordle enthusiasts, here are some five-letter words beginning with EN that could help secure your victory:
Word | Definition |
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Enter | To come or go into a place. |
Enact | To make into law. |
Enema | A fluid injection into the lower bowel. |
Enrol | To officially register as a member. |
Enure | To accustom to something unpleasant. |
Unusual and rare word examples
For those who delight in the peculiar and rare, here are some EN words to tickle your curiosity:
Encomium
- Definition: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly.
- Interesting Fact: Originating from Greek, encomium was often used in contexts of public praise for heroes.
- Example in a Sentence: The retiring principal received an encomium at the farewell ceremony.
Ennead
- Definition: A group or set of nine.
- Interesting Fact: Ennead is often associated with ancient Egyptian mythology, referring to a group of nine deities.
- Example in a Sentence: The ennead of planets orbit around the sun in our solar system.
Enervate
- Definition: To weaken or drain energy from.
- Interesting Fact: Although it sounds like "energize," enervate means the opposite, derived from Latin "enervatus."
- Example in a Sentence: The long journey seemed to enervate the travelers.
Ensorcell
- Definition: To bewitch or enchant.
- Interesting Fact: This word comes from the Old French "ensorcerer," meaning to cast a spell.
- Example in a Sentence: The magician's tricks seemed to ensorcell the audience.
Entelechy
- Definition: The realization of potential.
- Interesting Fact: Aristotle used entelechy to describe the soul's ability to fulfill its purpose.
- Example in a Sentence: The artist's entelechy was finally realized in her latest exhibition.
Final words
From enchanting to enlightening, words that start with EN add color and complexity to our communication. They invite us to explore deeper meanings and engage with language playfully and thoughtfully. Whether you're playing a word game or crafting a story, these EN words will ensure your language is enriched with excitement.