beautification
|beau-ti-fi-ca-tion|
B2
/bjuːˌtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
(beautify)
make beautiful
Etymology
Etymology Information
'beautification' originates from the Latin word 'bellus,' meaning 'beautiful.'
Historical Evolution
'bellus' transformed into the Old French word 'beauté,' and eventually became the modern English word 'beauty,' from which 'beautification' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make beautiful,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something more beautiful.
The beautification of the park took several months.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45