betteringly
|bet-ter-ing-ly|
C2
/ˈbɛtərɪŋli/
(better)
consistent improvement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'betteringly' is formed from the word 'better' with the adverbial suffix '-ly', where 'better' comes from Old English 'betera', meaning 'of higher quality or more good'.
Historical Evolution
'better' from Old English 'betera' + '-ing' (forming a participle/adjective) + '-ly' (adverbial suffix) created 'betteringly' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'better' meant 'more good', and with the addition of '-ing' and '-ly', 'betteringly' came to mean 'in a manner of making better'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that improves or makes better; in a way that betters.
She spoke betteringly of her colleagues to help their reputation.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 00:40