C1 noun साहित्यिक

comaterion

/ˌkoʊ.məˈtɪər.i.ən/

A comaterion is an archaic or highly specialized term referring to a sleeping chamber, or more specifically in ecclesiastical history, an early Christian cemetery or burial place. It emphasizes the concept of death as a temporary sleep until resurrection rather than a final end.

उदाहरण

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1

The townspeople often gathered near the comaterion to pay their respects to the ancestors.

The townspeople often gathered near the comaterion to pay their respects to the ancestors.

2

Scholars argue that the inscriptions within the comaterion indicate a high level of literacy among the early congregants.

Scholars argue that the inscriptions within the comaterion indicate a high level of literacy among the early congregants.

3

We found an old map pointing to a comaterion hidden deep in the woods.

We found an old map pointing to a comaterion hidden deep in the woods.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
comaterion
विशेषण
comaterial
संबंधित
cemetery
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the word 'coma' (a deep sleep) + 'terion' (a place/suffix for locations). It is literally a 'place of sleep.'

त्वरित क्विज़

The archaeologist spent years documenting the inscriptions found within the ancient ____.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: a

उदाहरण

1

The townspeople often gathered near the comaterion to pay their respects to the ancestors.

everyday

The townspeople often gathered near the comaterion to pay their respects to the ancestors.

2

Scholars argue that the inscriptions within the comaterion indicate a high level of literacy among the early congregants.

formal

Scholars argue that the inscriptions within the comaterion indicate a high level of literacy among the early congregants.

3

We found an old map pointing to a comaterion hidden deep in the woods.

informal

We found an old map pointing to a comaterion hidden deep in the woods.

4

The subterranean architecture of the Roman comaterion reflects the transition from pagan to Christian burial rites.

academic

The subterranean architecture of the Roman comaterion reflects the transition from pagan to Christian burial rites.

5

The real estate development was halted due to the discovery of an ancient comaterion on the property.

business

The real estate development was halted due to the discovery of an ancient comaterion on the property.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
comaterion
विशेषण
comaterial
संबंधित
cemetery

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

ancient comaterion ancient comaterion
sacred comaterion sacred comaterion
subterranean comaterion subterranean comaterion
comaterion ruins comaterion ruins
Christian comaterion Christian comaterion

सामान्य वाक्यांश

the silent comaterion

the silent comaterion

final comaterion

final comaterion

rest in the comaterion

rest in the comaterion

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

comaterion vs cemetery

Cemetery is the modern, common term, whereas comaterion is archaic and specifically emphasizes the 'sleeping' aspect.

comaterion vs comatose

Comatose is a medical state of deep unconsciousness, though they share a root related to sleep.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

This word is extremely rare and usually restricted to academic texts concerning Byzantine history, early Christian archaeology, or theology. In modern conversation, use 'cemetery' instead.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners might confuse it with 'commemoration' or 'companion' due to the prefix, or assume it relates to a 'coma' in a medical sense.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the word 'coma' (a deep sleep) + 'terion' (a place/suffix for locations). It is literally a 'place of sleep.'

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Greek 'koimētērion', meaning 'sleeping place' or 'dormitory', which later evolved into the word 'cemetery'.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Countable noun Plural: comateria or comaterions Used with definite or indefinite articles
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

The term reflects the early Christian shift in seeing death not as an end, but as a period of rest (sleep) before the afterlife.

त्वरित क्विज़

The archaeologist spent years documenting the inscriptions found within the ancient ____.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: a

संबंधित शब्द

proceed

C1

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individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

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climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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