self-enhancement
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/sɛlf-ɪnˈhæns.mənt/
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/sɛlf-ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt/
improving oneself
Etymology
'self-enhancement' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own person,' and 'enhancement,' derived from the Old French 'enhauncer,' meaning 'to raise or elevate.'
'Enhancement' evolved from the Old French 'enhauncer' to the Middle English 'enhauncen,' eventually becoming the modern English 'enhance.'
Initially, 'enhancement' meant 'to raise or elevate,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to improve or augment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of improving or augmenting one's own abilities, qualities, or self-image.
Many people engage in self-enhancement to boost their confidence.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41