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paucal


Meanings
  • Quantifier

    A small number, fewer than a dozen.

    - "पौकल शुद्धके पानी में जल्दी सब जाते हैं (Paucal shudhke pani mein jaldi sab jaate hain). (All impurities settle down quickly in a small amount of pure water.)"

Variants
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pascal , pascals , Blaise Pascal , Pascal , Pascalian , Pascal's triangle , Pascal's triangles
Etymology
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Derived from Latin 'pauculus' meaning 'little' or 'few'.


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  1. The term 'paucal' is also used in linguistics to refer to a numeral class in certain languages, including Mayan languages.

  2. In ancient Rome, the term 'pauper' was derived from 'pauculus', meaning 'poor' or 'little'.


Related Concepts
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  1. oligocal: Related to 'oligocal' which refers to a group or system that consists of a small number of members or elements.


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In Hindi literature, 'paucal' is used to describe a small group of people or things. It is often used in poetry to emphasize the beauty of a small, intimate gathering.

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