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🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

जल खेल

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jal khel

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Aquatic sport/əˈkwæt.ɪk spɔːt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"तैरना एक लोकप्रिय जल खेल है।"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An athletic activity or competitive sport that takes place in or on water.

    "Swimming, water polo, and surfing are popular examples of any aquatic sport."
  2. 2

    Recreational or professional disciplines specifically centered around aquatic environments.

    "The resort offers a wide range of aquatic sports, including kayaking and scuba diving."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'aquaticus' (from aqua, meaning water) combined with the Middle English 'sport' (originally meaning diversion or leisure, shortened from disport). The combined term emerged in the 20th century to categorize competitive athletic events performed primarily in or on water.

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