English Explanatory Dictionary

betterment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An improvement or amelioration.
  2. An improvement to a property that adds to its value.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛtəmənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-betterment.wav /ˈbɛtɚmənt/

Word forms

betterment betterments

Etymology

From better + -ment.

Derived words

self-betterment
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