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regularly-improved

|reg-u-lar-ly-im-proved|

B2

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/ˈrɛɡjələrli ɪmˈpruːvd/

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/ˈrɛɡjʊləli ɪmˈpruːvd/

(improve)

make better

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjectiveAdjective
improveimprovementsimproversimprovesimprovedimprovedimprovingimprovingimproved
Etymology
Etymology Information

'improve' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'emprouver,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'prouver' meant 'to prove.'

Historical Evolution

'emprouver' transformed into the English word 'improve' during the late Middle English period.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make better by proving,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to enhance or make better.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

enhanced or made better at consistent intervals.

The software is regularly-improved to ensure optimal performance.

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Last updated: 2025/04/04 08:35