Vocabulary Spotlight
Bias
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: पक्षपात (Pakshpaat) – A preference or prejudice for or against something, often in a way that is considered unfair.
Pronunciation
[bahy-uhs]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Partiality – पक्षपात (pakshpaat)
Related Words
Favoritism – पक्षपात (pakshpaat)
Word Origin
“Bias” shabd Middle French se aaya hai aur iska arth hai “oblique line”. Yeh kisi vyakti ya cheez ke prati jhukaav ya pakshpaat ko darshata hai.
– “Bias” comes from Middle French, meaning “oblique line.” It indicates a preference or prejudice toward something.
Word Family
Noun: Bias – पक्षपात (pakshpaat)
Adjective: Biased – पक्षपाती (pakshpaati)
Adverb: Biasedly – पक्षपात के साथ (pakshpaat ke saath)
Usage Examples
1. Us vyakti ka bias spashth tha jab usne apne dost ko zyada marks diye.
– His bias was evident when he gave more marks to his friend.
2. Samachar patrakar ko unbiased hona chahiye.
– A news reporter should be unbiased.
Cultural Note
India mein bias aksar caste, gender, aur religion ke madhya dekha ja sakta hai, jo samajik vividhata aur fairness ke issues ko highlight karta hai.
In Context
“Bias” shabd daily life, media reporting, politics, aur hiring decisions jaise shetron mein aksar use hota hai, jab unfair preference ya discrimination hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bias” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Bias” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?