இயற்கை

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Tamil

Etymology

From இயல் (iyal) +‎ -கை (-kai).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪjɐrkɐɪ̯/
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Noun

இயற்கை (iyaṟkai)

  1. nature, disposition, inherent quality
    Synonym: சுபாவம் (cupāvam)
  2. that which is natural
    Antonym: செயற்கை (ceyaṟkai)
  3. custom, practice
    Synonym: வழக்கம் (vaḻakkam)
  4. distinguishing characteristic
    Synonym: இலக்கணம் (ilakkaṇam)
  5. state, condition, circumstances
    Synonym: நிலைமை (nilaimai)
  6. opinion, conviction, belief
    Synonym: கொள்கை (koḷkai)
  7. instrument, tool
    Synonym: பணிமுட்டு (paṇimuṭṭu)

References

  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “இயற்கை”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras : Diocesan Press