improvement
|im/prove/ment|
B2
/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
(improve)
make better
Etymology
Etymology Information
'improvement' originates from the Old French word 'emprouvement', where 'em-' meant 'in' and 'prouvement' meant 'profit or advantage'.
Historical Evolution
'emprouvement' transformed into the Middle English word 'emprowement', and eventually became the modern English word 'improvement'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'profit or advantage', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making something better'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of making something better.
The improvement in her grades was remarkable.
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Noun 2
an instance of something becoming better.
There has been a significant improvement in the weather.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40