How Do You Spell DISIMPROVE?

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈɪmpɹuːv] (IPA)

The word "disimprove" is spelled with a prefix "dis-" and the root word "improve". The prefix "dis-" indicates a negative meaning or reversal of a given word. The root word "improve" is pronounced /ɪmˈpruːv/ and means to make something better or enhance it. Therefore, "disimprove" is pronounced /dɪsɪmˈpruːv/ and means to make something worse or hinder its progress. Despite being a valid word, "disimprove" is not widely used and its synonym, "decrease" is more commonly used in its place.

DISIMPROVE Meaning and Definition

1. Disimprove is a verb that refers to the act of worsening or decreasing the quality, condition, or performance of something or someone. It is the opposite of improve and signifies a decline or regression in a particular aspect.

   When used in the context of physical objects or properties, disimprove suggests a degradation of their state over time. For instance, the disimprovement of roads can involve the development of potholes, cracks, or other damages that hamper their usability and safety. Similarly, disimproving a building can involve the occurrence of structural issues, deterioration, or decay that negatively impact its aesthetics and functionality.

   In the realm of human qualities or skills, disimprove pertains to a decline in one's abilities, competencies, or behavior. This can be caused by factors such as lack of practice, inadequate training, or changing circumstances. For example, if someone neglects their physical fitness routine, their overall health and stamina may disimprove over time, resulting in reduced strength or endurance.

   Overall, disimprove encapsulates the idea of a negative change or decline, particularly in relation to the quality, state, or performance of something or someone. It implies a departure from a desirable or satisfactory condition towards a less desirable or unsatisfactory one.

Common Misspellings for DISIMPROVE

• sisimprove
• xisimprove
• cisimprove
• fisimprove
• risimprove
• eisimprove
• dusimprove
• djsimprove
• dksimprove
• dosimprove
• d9simprove
• d8simprove
• diaimprove
• dizimprove
• diximprove
• didimprove
• dieimprove
• diwimprove
• disumprove

Etymology of DISIMPROVE

The word "disimprove" is formed by combining the prefix "dis-" and the verb "improve".

The prefix "dis-" is of Latin origin and is used to indicate the opposite or negation of a word. It can imply removal, absence, reversal, or separation.

The verb "improve" has its roots in Latin as well, specifically from the Latin word "improbus", meaning "better" or "good". Over time, "improve" came to be used in English to describe the act of making something better or enhancing its quality.

By adding the prefix "dis-" to "improve", the word "disimprove" is formed, meaning the opposite of improving or making something worse. The usage of the term may be relatively modern, as it may not be as commonly found in older dictionaries.

Conjugate verb Disimprove

CONDITIONAL

I would disimprove

you would disimprove

he/she/it would disimprove

we would disimprove

they would disimprove

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be disimproving

you would be disimproving

he/she/it would be disimproving

we would be disimproving

they would be disimproving

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disimprove

you would have disimprove

he/she/it would have disimprove

we would have disimprove

they would have disimprove

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been disimproving

you would have been disimproving

he/she/it would have been disimproving

we would have been disimproving

they would have been disimproving

FUTURE

I will disimprove

you will disimprove

he/she/it will disimprove

we will disimprove

they will disimprove

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disimproving

you will be disimproving

he/she/it will be disimproving

we will be disimproving

they will be disimproving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disimproved

you will have disimproved

he/she/it will have disimproved

we will have disimproved

they will have disimproved

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disimproving

you will have been disimproving

he/she/it will have been disimproving

we will have been disimproving

they will have been disimproving

IMPERATIVE

you disimprove

we let´s disimprove

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disimprove

PAST

I disimproved

you disimproved

he/she/it disimproved

we disimproved

they disimproved

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disimproving

you were disimproving

he/she/it was disimproving

we were disimproving

they were disimproving

PAST PARTICIPLE

disimproved

PAST PERFECT

I had disimproved

you had disimproved

he/she/it had disimproved

we had disimproved

they had disimproved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disimproving

you had been disimproving

he/she/it had been disimproving

we had been disimproving

they had been disimproving

PRESENT

I disimprove

you disimprove

he/she/it disimproves

we disimprove

they disimprove

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disimproving

you are disimproving

he/she/it is disimproving

we are disimproving

they are disimproving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disimproving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disimproved

you have disimproved

he/she/it has disimproved

we have disimproved

they have disimproved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disimproving

you have been disimproving

he/she/it has been disimproving

we have been disimproving

they have been disimproving