IMPROVER

addition, add-on, improver

(noun) a component that is added to something to improve it; “the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement”; “the addition of cinnamon improved the flavor”

humanitarian, do-gooder, improver

(noun) someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

improver (plural improvers)

Something that, or someone who, improves something.

(obsolete) Specifically, a person who improves land or property, a landscaper.

One who improves his or her performance, one who shows improvement (of individuals or groups).

A substance added to cause improvement (especially to a foodstuff).

(historical) A pad worn by women to make the dress hang properly.

Source: Wiktionary


Im*prov"er, n.

Definition: One who, or that which, improves.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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BODILY

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