non-improvement

non--im·prove·ment

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Definitions of non-improvement word

noun non-improvement an act of improving or the state of being improved. 1
noun non-improvement a change or addition by which a thing is improved. 1
noun non-improvement a person or thing that represents an advance on another in excellence or achievement: The new landlord is a great improvement over his greedy predecessor. 1
noun non-improvement a bringing into a more valuable or desirable condition, as of land or real property; betterment. 1
noun non-improvement something done or added to real property that increases its value. 1
noun non-improvement profitable use, as of a period of time. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English improuement < Anglo-French emprouement something profitable (especially exploitation of land). See improve, -ment

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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