🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

रखरखाव

Pronunciation / Transliteration: rakhrakhav

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Keeping/ˈkiː.pɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"संसाधनों का रखरखाव आवश्यक है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of retaining possession or control of something.

    "The keeping of secrets can strengthen friendships."
  2. 2

    The state of being kept or maintained.

    "The keeping of the house in order is essential for a pleasant living environment."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'keeping' originates from the Old English 'ceapian', meaning to seize or hold. It evolved through Middle English as 'kepe' and 'keeping', reflecting a transition from a physical act of holding to a broader sense of maintaining or preserving.

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