Vocabulary Spotlight
Apotheosis
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: परम उत्कर्ष (param utkarsh) – Kisi vyakti ya cheez ka sabse uchit sthaan par pahunchna ya uska divine ya perfect state mein pravesh karna.
Pronunciation
[uh-poth-ee-oh-sis]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Exaltation – महिमा मंडन (mahima mandan)
Related Words
Glorification – महिमा (mahima)
Word Origin
“Apotheosis” Greek ke “apotheoun” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to deify” ya divine state mein pravesh. Yeh ek vyakti ya cheez ke sabse uchit sthaan ko darshata hai.
– The word “Apotheosis” comes from the Greek “apotheoun,” meaning “to deify,” referring to reaching the highest or most divine state.
Word Family
Noun: Apotheosis – परम उत्कर्ष (param utkarsh)
Verb: To apotheosize – महिमा मंडित करना (mahima mandit karna)
Usage Examples
1. Uska jeevan ka apotheosis tab aaya jab usne apne lakshya ko praapt kiya.
– The apotheosis of his life came when he achieved his goal.
2. Bhartiya sanskriti mein kai deviyon aur devtaon ka apotheosis hua hai.
– In Indian culture, many deities have undergone apotheosis.
Cultural Note
India mein apotheosis ka concept kai purani kahaniyon aur dharmik gathayen mein dekha ja sakta hai, jisme vyaktiyon ya devtaon ko unke divine ya perfect sthiti tak pohochaya gaya hai.
In Context
“Apotheosis” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi vyakti ya cheez ko sabse uchit ya divine sthiti tak pahuncha diya jaaye. Yeh perfection aur divine state ke sandarbh mein use hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Apotheosis” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Apotheosis” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?