Endowment


[en-dou-muh nt] /ɛnˈdaʊ mənt/

noun
1.
the act of .
2.
the property, funds, etc., with which an institution or person is .
3.
Usually, endowments. an attribute of mind or body; a gift of nature.
/ɪnˈdaʊmənt/
noun
1.

2.
the act or process of endowing
3.
(usually pl) natural talents or qualities
n.

mid-15c., “action of endowing,” from endow + -ment. Meaning “property with which an institution or person is endowed” is from 1590s; that of “gift, power, advantage” is early 17c.

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