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ɪmˈpruv noun
improvement of one's mind, character, etc., through one's own efforts.
Origin:
1735–45
1735–45
Related forms
self-im·prov·a·ble, adjective
self-im·prov·er, noun
self-im·prov·ing, adjective
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| self-improvement | |
| —n | |
| the improvement of one's status, position, education, etc, by one's own efforts | |
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Self-improving
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
self-improvement
1748, from self + improvement (q.v.).
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