🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

संकीर्ण आधार

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sankīrṇa ādhār

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Narrow-base/ˈnæroʊ beɪs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"वास्तुकार ने संकीर्ण आधार के साथ एक टॉवर डिजाइन किया।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A structure or object that has a limited width at its base, providing stability while maintaining a slender profile.

    "The architect designed a narrow-base tower to maximize the use of space in the urban landscape."
  2. 2

    In a figurative sense, a concept or argument that is built upon a limited set of principles or ideas.

    "His theory was criticized for being a narrow-base argument that lacked comprehensive evidence."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'narrow-base' combines 'narrow,' derived from Old English 'nearwe,' meaning limited in width, and 'base,' from Latin 'basis,' meaning foundation or support. The phrase has evolved to describe a specific type of structure or concept with a limited foundational width in various contexts, particularly in engineering and design.

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