Vocabulary Spotlight
Alchemy
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: रसायन विद्या (Rasayan Vidya) – An ancient practice focused on transforming substances, often aiming to turn base metals into gold, or metaphorically, achieving extraordinary transformation.
Pronunciation
[al-kuh-mee]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Magic – जादू (Jadoo)
Related Words
Philosophy – दर्शनशास्त्र (Darshan-shastra)
Word Origin
“Alchemy” Arabic shabd “al-kimiya” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “art of transformation.” Ye shabd purani Greek aur Egyptian traditions se bhi juda hai jo metals ko transform karne ki vidya mein vishwas rakhte the.
– “Alchemy” comes from the Arabic word “al-kimiya,” meaning “the art of transformation.” It is also connected to ancient Greek and Egyptian practices focused on metal transformation.
Word Family
Noun: Alchemist – रसायनज्ञ (Rasayanagya)
Adjective: Alchemical – रसायनिक (Rasayanik)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne business mein aisi alchemy dikhayi ki woh safalta mein badal gaya.
– He showed such alchemy in his business that it transformed into success.
2. Purane yug mein alchemists metal ko gold mein badalne ki koshish karte the.
– In ancient times, alchemists tried to turn metals into gold.
Cultural Note
Purane samay mein, alchemy ek mysterious aur magical practice mana jata tha, jo science aur mysticism ke beech ka milaap tha. Bharat aur dusre deshon mein alchemy ke concepts spirituality aur transformation ke roop mein dekhe jaate hain.
In Context
Aaj ke daur mein, “alchemy” ka istemaal sirf metals ko badalne ke liye nahi, balki kisi bhi prakaar ke extraordinary transformation ko darshane ke liye kiya jata hai, jaise personal growth ya creative work mein.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Alchemy” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Alchemy” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?