betterment

== English == === Etymology === From better +‎ -ment. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbɛtəmənt/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbɛtɚmənt/ === Noun === betterment (countable and uncountable, plural betterments) (uncommon) An improvement or amelioration. (law) An improvement to a property that adds to its value. ==== Derived terms ==== self-betterment ==== Translations ====