No. 673 in Tamil
அயனம
The Tamil word "அயனம" (Ayanam) refers to "solstice" or "equinox" in English, denoting the astronomical transition points of the sun.
In a sentence
புவியின் அயனமம் 23.5 பாகைகளாக இருக்கிறது.
The tilt of the Earth is 23.5 degrees.
Here, 'அயனமம்' is used to refer to the axial tilt of a celestial body, specifically the Earth.
நடிகர் அவர்களின் அயனமமான நடிப்பு பாராட்டப்பட்டது.
The actor's pinnacle-like performance was appreciated.
In this sentence, 'அயனமம்' metaphorically indicates the peak or pinnacle of an achievement or performance.
அயனமத்தின் மாறுதல் காலநிலையத்தில் மாற்றத்தை ஏற்படுத்துகிறது.
The change in inclination brings alterations to the climate.
Here, 'அயனமம்' describes an inclination or slant significant to environmental discussions.
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