No. 681 in Tamil
அலக
The Tamil word "அலக" (Alaga) means "measure" or "measurement" in English.
In a sentence
இந்த கோவிலின் உச்சியில் அழகான அலகம் உள்ளது.
This temple has a beautiful pinnacle on its top.
In this sentence, 'அலகம்' ('Alakam') refers to a pinnacle or crownlike structure, specifically describing a part of architectural design.
ஒரு அறிவியல் ஆய்வுக்கு அலகங்களை அலகீகமாக பிரிப்பது முக்கியம்.
In a scientific study, it is important to separate components methodically.
Here, 'அலகம்' is used metaphorically to mean segments or components that are divided for analysis.
அறிவியல் கணிதத்தில் அளவின் அலகம் சீரானதாக இருக்க வேண்டும்.
In scientific mathematics, the unit of measurement should be consistent.
In this sentence, 'அலகம்' denotes a 'unit' of measurement or quantification.
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