Vocabulary Spotlight
Anodyne
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
Definition: पीड़ा-हर (Peeda-har) – Something that relieves pain; or something inoffensive and unlikely to provoke strong emotions.
Pronunciation
[an-uh-dahyn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Soothing – आराम देने वाला (Aaram dene wala)
Related Words
Medicinal – औषधीय (Aushadhiye)
Word Origin
“Anodyne” Greek shabd “anodynos” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “without pain.” Yeh un cheezon ke liye use hota hai jo pain ya discomfort ko reduce karti hain ya neutral feelings create karti hain.
– “Anodyne” originates from the Greek word “anodynos,” meaning “without pain.” It describes things that relieve pain or create a neutral, non-provocative effect.
Word Family
Noun: Anodyne – पीड़ा-हर (Peeda-har)
Adjective: Anodyne – आराम देने वाला (Aaram dene wala)
Usage Examples
1. Yeh herbal tea ek natural anodyne ki tarah kaam karti hai jo stress ko kam karti hai.
– This herbal tea acts as a natural anodyne, reducing stress.
2. Doctor ne uske dard ke liye ek anodyne medicine prescribe ki.
– The doctor prescribed an anodyne medicine for her pain.
Cultural Note
India mein kai herbal aur ayurvedic remedies ko anodyne ke roop mein use kiya jata hai, jo traditional medicine mein dard kam karne ke liye popular hain.
In Context
“Anodyne” ka istemaal aise cheezon ya actions ke liye hota hai jo pain relieve karti hain ya jinka nature neutral ya soothing ho, jaise painkillers ya inoffensive topics.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Anodyne” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Anodyne” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?