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original meaning in Sanskrit

प्रथम prathamá

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original in Sanskrit: प्रथम (prathamá). In English, original means relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.

Sanskrit words for original

first in a series
प्रथम prathamá

English meaning of original

  1. adjective Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
  2. adjective First in a series of copies or versions.
  3. adjective Newly created.
  4. adjective Fresh, different.

Full definition of original

original in a sentence

  • the original state of mankind; the original laws of a country; the original inventor of a process
  • The original manuscript contained spelling errors which were fixed in later versions.
  • This recording is by the original broadway cast.

Synonyms of original

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Questions about original in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of original in Sanskrit?
Original in Sanskrit is प्रथम (prathamá).
original इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Original: प्रथम (prathamá).
What does original mean in English?
Original means relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.

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