Where does “disimprovement” come from?
disimprovement (English) comes from English improvement, from Old French emprouwement.
disimprovement (English): Reduction from a better to a worse state
Definitions
- Reduction from a better to a worse state
Ancestry of “disimprovement”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | improvement | The act of improving; advancement or growth; a... |
| 2 | Old French | emprouwement | — |