endowment

Definition

  • n. natural abilities or qualities
  • n. the capital that provides income for an institution
  • n. the act of endowing with a permanent source of income

Word forms

Plural
endowments

Example sentences

  1. n.

    Her musical endowment was evident from a young age, as she could play the piano beautifully.

  2. n.

    The university received a generous endowment that will help fund scholarships for future students.