Vocabulary Spotlight
Artifice
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: चालाकी (chalaaki) – Clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others.
Pronunciation
[ˈɑː.tɪ.fɪs]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Deception – छल (chal)
Related Words
Ruse – चाल (chaal)
Word Origin
“Artifice” Latin ke “artificium” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “craft” ya “skill”. Iska istemaal aise situation mein hota hai jahan chalak tareeke apnaye jayein logon ko dhokha dene ke liye.
– The word “Artifice” comes from the Latin “artificium,” meaning “craft” or “skill,” often used when cunning methods are employed to deceive others.
Word Family
Noun: Artifice – चालाकी (chalaaki)
Adjective: Artful – चालबाज (chaalbaz)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne artifice ka istemaal karke logo ko apni baat maanva li.
– He used his artifice to convince people of his point of view.
2. Vyapari ne artifice ke madhyam se apne competitor ko hara diya.
– The businessman defeated his competitor using artifice.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein “artifice” jaisa concept kaha ja sakta hai ki hamesha negative nahi hota, kyunki yeh kisi ki chalak aur rajnaitik samajhdari bhi dikha sakta hai, jo kahi na kahi jeevan mein zaroori hai.
In Context
“Artifice” ka istemaal aksar politics aur business mein hota hai, jahan logo ko apne maqsad mein safal hone ke liye chalak ya smart tareeke apnaye jate hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Artifice” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Artifice” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?