self-betterment
|self/bet/ter/ment|
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/sɛlf ˈbɛtərmənt/
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/sɛlf ˈbɛtəmənt/
personal improvement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-betterment' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'betterment', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'betterment' means improvement or advancement.
Historical Evolution
'betterment' changed from the Old English word 'betera' meaning 'better', and eventually became the modern English word 'betterment'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'improvement', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'personal improvement'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of improving oneself, often in terms of personal development or character.
He dedicated his weekends to self-betterment through reading and meditation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41