எத்தனம்

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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எத்தனம் (ettaṉam)

  1. effort, attempt, exertion
    Synonym: முயற்சி (muyaṟci)
  2. preparation, readiness
    Synonym: ஆயத்தம் (āyattam)
  3. implement, instrument, utensil, tool
    Synonym: கருவி (karuvi)

References

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  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “எத்தனம்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press