regularly-bettered
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/ˈrɛɡjələrli ˈbɛtərd/
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/ˈrɛɡjʊləli ˈbɛtəd/
(better)
consistent improvement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'regularly-bettered' originates from the combination of 'regularly' and 'better', where 'regularly' means 'at regular intervals' and 'better' means 'to improve'.
Historical Evolution
'regularly-bettered' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'regularly' and 'better'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'better' meant 'to improve', and 'regularly' meant 'at regular intervals'. The combination implies consistent improvement.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
improved or enhanced on a regular basis.
The team's performance was regularly-bettered throughout the season.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 19:46