Vocabulary Spotlight
Cacophony
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: कर्कशता (karkashta) – A mix of loud, harsh, and jarring sounds.
Pronunciation
[kəˈkɑːfəni]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Discord – मतभेद (matbhed)
Related Words
Clamor – हल्ला (halla)
Dissonance – असंगति (asangati)
Word Origin
“Cacophony” Greek shabd “kakophonia” se nikla hai, jo “kakos” (bad) aur “phone” (sound) ka combination hai.
– “Cacophony” originates from the Greek word “kakophonia”, a combination of “kakos” (bad) and “phone” (sound).
Word Family
Noun: Cacophony – कर्कशता (karkashta)
Adjective: Cacophonous – कर्कश (karkash)
Usage Examples
1. Shahar ke chauraha par horn aur awazon ki cacophony sunayi deti hai.
– At the city intersection, a cacophony of horns and sounds can be heard.
2. Bacchon ke khelne ki jagah par unki hasin aur cheekhen ek cacophony create karti hain.
– At the children’s play area, their laughter and shouts create a cacophony.
Cultural Note
India mein, cacophony aksar shadiyon, bazaaron, aur bade parivaarik functions mein suna ja sakta hai, jahan har koi apni baat karne mein busy hota hai.
In Context
“Cacophony” shabd ka use un situations mein hota hai jahan sounds bohot loud, unpleasant, aur mix ho. Yeh shabd public events aur crowded areas ko describe karne mein common hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Cacophony” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Cacophony” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?