noun
betterment
BEH-tuh-muhnt
Betterment (noun) means an overall improvement in condition or quality. Example: “He devoted his career to the betterment of public education.”
noun
1
An overall improvement in condition or quality.
"He devoted his career to the betterment of public education."
2
(property) An upgrade to land or a building that increases its market value.
"The council can charge landowners for street betterments that raise their property values."
How to use betterment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal word for making something better, either in general or, in property law, specifically in value.
Common pairings
for the betterment of
self-betterment
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Word forms
- Plural
- betterments
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Etymology
From better plus the noun-forming suffix -ment, as in "improvement" or "advancement."
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What does “betterment” mean?
The word “betterment” means an overall improvement in condition or quality. In plain terms, a formal word for making something better, either in general or, in property law, specifically in value.
How do you pronounce “betterment”?
“Betterment” is pronounced BEH-tuh-muhnt (/ˈbɛtɚmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “betterment” in a sentence?
Here is “betterment” used in a sentence: “He devoted his career to the betterment of public education.”
What part of speech is “betterment”?
“Betterment” is a noun.
How many meanings does “betterment” have?
“Betterment” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an overall improvement in condition or quality.
