improved
UK: ɪmˈpruːvd | US: ɪmˈpruːvd
adj. made better or more effective
vt. (past tense of improve) to make something better
improved = im<in/into> + prove<test/approve> + ed<past participle suffix>
- im- (in/into): A prefix from Latin in-, indicating direction or intensification.
- prove (test/approve): From Latin probare (to test, approve), via Old French prover.
- -ed (past participle suffix): A suffix marking past tense or participle in English.
Etymology Origin:
The word improved traces back to Latin improbus (not good) but evolved through Old French emprouwer (to turn to profit). The prefix im- (as in-) merged with prove (to test/approve), creating improve in Middle English, later standardized to improve. The -ed suffix marks its past participle form, reflecting completion of enhancement.
The software's performance improved significantly after the update.
She improved her skills by practicing daily.
The team's strategy improved their chances of winning.
His health improved with proper treatment.
The revised design improved the product's usability.