Origin: Latin suffix -ment
Reinforcement has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
"they called for artillery support"
information that makes more forcible or convincing
"his gestures provided eloquent reinforcement for his complaints"
(psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it
"The teacher gave every student a high-five after they raised their hands, creating a positive reinforcement loop that made them eager to participate even more."
a device designed to provide additional strength
"the cardboard backing was just a strengthener"
"he used gummed reinforcements to hold the page in his notebook"
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
"The teacher gave the student a sticker every time they finished their homework, serving as reinforcement for that positive habit."
The act, process, or state of reinforcing or being reinforced.
"The structural engineer approved the bridge design after confirming that the additional steel beams provided sufficient reinforcement against seismic activity."