Alchemy (N):
Pronunciation: al-kuh-mee
Word Meaning: “Alchemy” historically refers to a medieval and early modern philosophical and protoscientific tradition. It aimed to transform base metals into noble metals (such as gold), discover the elixir of life, and achieve spiritual enlightenment. In a more modern sense, it can also refer to any magical or mysterious transformation or process.
Uses in Sentence:
- The alchemist claimed to practice the ancient art of alchemy to create a potion for eternal life.
- The transformation of the barren land into a lush garden seemed like a form of alchemy.
Synonyms:
- Transformation
- Transmutation
- Magic
- Sorcery
- Metamorphosis
Antonyms:
- Reality
- Mundane
- Science
- Logic
- Commonality
Word Meaning in Hindi: The word “Alchemy” can be translated into Hindi as “रसायन शास्त्र” (Rasayan Shastra) or “कृत्रिम अभिवर्तन” (Kritrim Abhivartan).
Word Uses in Hindi:
- रसायनशास्त्री दावा करता था कि वह शाश्वत जीवन के लिए एक अमृत रस बनाने के लिए प्राचीन कला का अभ्यास करता है। (The alchemist claimed to practice the ancient art of alchemy to create a potion for eternal life.)
- जो शून्य भूमि को हरित बाग में बदल दिया गया, वह एक प्रकार के कृत्रिम अभिवर्तन का सा लग रहा था। (The transformation of the barren land into a lush garden seemed like a form of alchemy.)