enhanced — improved or increased in quality, value, or attractiveness
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: improved or increased in quality, value, or attractiveness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈhænst/
Example Sentences
- My mom's enhanced cooking skills turned even burnt toast into gourmet bread.
- The enhanced AI assistant can now tell jokes, but they're still terrible.
- Students' enhanced focus during exam week is truly a miracle of nature.
enhanced
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈhænst/]
improved or increased in quality, value, or attractiveness
Her physical and mental health became enhanced through regular exercise.
The enhanced camera produced much sharper photos. (📈 Improved + ⭐ Better → Enhanced)
Her enhanced skills led to an advanced position, and she chanced upon a leadership opportunity.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Enhanced derives from Old French hancer or enhancer, ultimately rooted in the Latin altus (high). The word originally meant to raise in height or elevation, later extending metaphorically to mean raising in quality, value, or intensity.
Breakdown
en- (intensive prefix, causing/making) + -hance (from Old French hancer, meaning to raise or lift). The prefix intensifies the action of raising or elevating something to a higher state.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's enhanced cooking skills turned even burnt toast into gourmet bread.”
“The enhanced AI assistant can now tell jokes, but they're still terrible.”
“Students' enhanced focus during exam week is truly a miracle of nature.”
“The enhanced software provides better user interface and faster processing.”
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