betterment
|bet/ter/ment|
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/ˈbɛtərmənt/
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/ˈbɛtəmənt/
improvement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'betterment' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bettrement', where 'better' meant 'to improve'.
Historical Evolution
'bettrement' transformed into the modern English word 'betterment'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to improve or make better', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of improving something.
The betterment of the community was their primary goal.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45