advancement
UK: ədˈvɑːnsmənt | US: ədˈvænsmənt
n. the process of promoting or developing something to a higher stage
n. a forward movement or progress in technology, society, etc.
n. a position or rank that is higher than before
advancement = advance<move forward> + ment<noun suffix>
- advance: Derived from Old French avancer ("to move forward"), itself from Latin abante ("from before"), combining ab ("from") + ante ("before").
- ment: A noun-forming suffix from Latin -mentum, indicating the result or means of an action.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin abante, reflecting the idea of moving forward in space or time. Over time, avancer in Old French evolved into "advance" in English, retaining the core meaning of progression. The suffix -ment was added to nominalize the action, turning it into a concept of growth or improvement.
Technological advancement has revolutionized communication.
Her promotion marked a significant advancement in her career.
The advancement of medical research saves countless lives.
The army's advancement was halted by heavy resistance.
Education is key to social advancement.