Vocabulary Spotlight
Allusion
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: संकेत या संदर्भ (Sanket ya Sandarbh) – An indirect reference to something, often used in literature or conversation to evoke meaning without explicit detail.
Pronunciation
[uh-loo-zhuhn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Hint – इशारा (Ishara)
Related Words
Symbolism – प्रतीकवाद (Pratikvaad)
Word Origin
“Allusion” Latin shabd “alludere” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to play with” ya “to hint.” Yeh literature aur poetry mein commonly indirect references ko darshane ke liye use hota hai.
– “Allusion” comes from the Latin word “alludere,” meaning “to play with” or “to hint.” It is often used in literature and poetry to make indirect references.
Word Family
Noun: Allusion – संकेत (Sanket)
Verb: Allude – संकेत करना (Sanket Karna)
Usage Examples
1. Author ne apne novel mein historical events ka allusion diya hai.
– The author has included allusions to historical events in the novel.
2. Speech mein usne famous movie ka allusion diya, jisse audience relate kar payi.
– In the speech, he gave an allusion to a famous movie, which the audience could relate to.
Cultural Note
Literature aur daily conversations mein “allusion” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi cheez ka indirect reference diya jata hai. Yeh Bharat mein bhi commonly literature aur art mein dekha jata hai jahan famous stories aur symbols ka sanket hota hai.
In Context
“Allusion” ka use literature aur poetry mein hota hai jab author ya speaker kisi well-known person, place, ya event ka indirect reference dete hain, taaki deeper meaning convey kiya ja sake.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Allusion” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Allusion” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?