unkle

Meanings

• noun

  An uncle is a male adult who is a brother of one's parent or a brother or sister of one's parent's spouse.

  - "My father's brother is my uncle."
  - "She is an only child, so she has no uncles."
  - "The uncle gave me a toy car."

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Variants

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inkle , inkles

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Etymology

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The word 'uncle' originated from Old English 'unc', meaning 'male relative' and 'el' meaning 'relative'.

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Trivia

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1. In some cultures, uncles are believed to have special powers or abilities.

2. The term 'uncle' is used as a term of endearment for older men who are not related by blood or marriage.

3. In Hinduism, the god Vishnu is referred to as 'Mahakaaya Vakraathunda Mahaakaaya Dhoora Samastha Bhootaatha Bhavatha Prabhava' which translates to 'The one who has an expansive form, curved form, and who pervades all beings as their very self'. This is also referred to as 'Uncle Vishnu' in some circles.

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Related Concepts

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1. aunt: An aunt is a female adult who is a sister of one's parent or a sister of one's parent's spouse.

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Culture

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In many cultures, uncles hold a significant role in the family, often serving as mentors or caregivers. In literature, uncles have appeared in various roles, from being loving and supportive to being villainous and abusive.

How to Memorize "unkle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a male adult with a beard, wearing a sweater and holding a toy car. This is your uncle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'uncle' with the number '3'. Why? Because uncles are typically older than their nephews and nieces, making them the third generation in the family.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Uncle: U-nique Name, C-ares, E-njoys' to remember the definition of an uncle.

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