Vocabulary Spotlight
Bloodletting
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: रक्तपात (Raktpaat) – The removal of blood, historically for medical purposes or intense fighting resulting in bloodshed.
Pronunciation
[bluhd-let-ing]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Carnage – नरसंहार (Narasanhaar)
Related Words
Conflict – संघर्ष (Sangharsh)
Word Origin
“Bloodletting” shabd ka istemaal purani medical practices mein hota tha, jisme blood removal se illness treat ki jaati thi.
– “Bloodletting” was historically used in medical practices where blood removal was believed to treat illness.
Word Family
Noun: Bloodletting – रक्तपात (Raktpaat)
Verb: To bloodlet – रक्त बहाना (Rakt bahaana)
Usage Examples
1. Purane zamaane mein bimari ka ilaj karne ke liye bloodletting kiya jata tha.
– In ancient times, bloodletting was used to treat illness.
2. Battle ke dauran kai soldiers ke beech bloodletting hui.
– During the battle, bloodletting occurred between many soldiers.
Cultural Note
Bloodletting ka concept Indian ancient Ayurveda mein nahi milta, lekin iski pratha duniya bhar mein kisi samay prevalent thi.
In Context
Bloodletting ka use intense violence ya medical treatment mein blood removal ke liye hota hai, aur yeh term aaj mainly historical aur war contexts mein use hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bloodletting” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Bloodletting” shabd ka istemaal kis mein hota tha?