Vocabulary Spotlight
Caustic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: तीखा (Teekha) – Sarcastic and scathing in a bitter way, or able to burn through organic matter.
Pronunciation
[kaw-stik]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Sarcastic – व्यंग्यात्मक (Vyangyaatmak)
Related Words
Scorching – झुलसा देने वाला (Jhulsaa Dene Wala)
Word Origin
“Caustic” Greek shabd “kaustikos” se aaya hai, jo cheezon ko burn ya damage karne wale chemicals ko describe karta tha.
– “Caustic” originates from the Greek word “kaustikos,” describing substances that can burn or corrode.
Word Family
Adjective: Caustic – तीखा (Teekha)
Noun: Causticity – तीखापन (Teekhapan)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne dost ko caustic jawab diya.
– He gave his friend a caustic reply.
2. Yeh chemical caustic hai aur safety gear ki zaroorat hai.
– This chemical is caustic and requires safety gear.
Cultural Note
India mein vyangya ya sarcastic language mein bhi caustic ka istemaal hota hai, jab baatein teekhe tareeke se ki jati hain.
In Context
Caustic ka use sarcastic tone ke liye bhi hota hai aur chemicals ke liye bhi jo burning ya corrosive hote hain.