population-enhancing
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/ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən ɪnˈhænsɪŋ/
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/ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən ɪnˈhɑːnsɪŋ/
(enhance)
quality booster
Etymology
Etymology Information
'enhance' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'enhauncen,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'hauncen' meant 'to raise.'
Historical Evolution
'enhauncen' transformed into the modern English word 'enhance' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to raise or elevate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to improve or augment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to actions or policies that increase the number of individuals in a population.
The government implemented population-enhancing measures to address the declining birth rate.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 20:34