Betterment: meaning, definitions and examples

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betterment

 

[ ˈbɛtərmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal growth

The act or process of improving oneself or one's situation, especially in terms of personal development or financial well-being.

Synonyms

development, enhancement, improvement

Examples of usage

  • She focused on self-betterment through daily meditation and exercise.
  • Many people seek betterment through further education and training.

Translations

Translations of the word "betterment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melhoria

🇮🇳 सुधार

🇩🇪 Verbesserung

🇮🇩 perbaikan

🇺🇦 покращення

🇵🇱 ulepszenie

🇯🇵 改善 (kaizen)

🇫🇷 amélioration

🇪🇸 mejora

🇹🇷 iyileştirme

🇰🇷 개선 (gaeseon)

🇸🇦 تحسين (tahsīn)

🇨🇿 zlepšení

🇸🇰 zlepšenie

🇨🇳 改善 (gǎishàn)

🇸🇮 izboljšanje

🇮🇸 bæting

🇰🇿 жақсарту

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება (gaumjobeseba)

🇦🇿 yaxşılaşdırma

🇲🇽 mejora

Etymology

The word 'betterment' originated in Middle English as a combination of 'bet' meaning 'good' and 'ment' indicating 'the result of an action'. Over time, it has come to represent the concept of personal advancement and improvement. The idea of betterment has been a key focus in various philosophical and self-help movements throughout history, emphasizing the continuous striving for progress and growth.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,811, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.