இழிவு

Tamil

Etymology

From இழி (iḻi) +‎ -வு (-vu).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɪɻɪʋʊ/, [ɪɻɪʋɯ]

Noun

இழிவு • (iḻivu)

  1. inferiority, lowness, baseness, humility
  2. disgrace, dishonor, ignominy
  3. diminution, decrease, deficiency
  4. ruin, destruction
  5. fault, blemish
  6. pollution, defilement
  7. hollow, depression, pit

References
  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “இழிவு”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
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