🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

लड़ने की भावना

Pronunciation / Transliteration: larne ki bhavna

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Combative spirit/kəmˈbæt.ɪv ˈspɪr.ɪt/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"मुश्किल समय में भी उसका लड़ने की भावना कम नहीं हुआ।"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An aggressive and determined readiness to engage in competition, argument, or conflict.

    "Despite facing overwhelming odds, the underdog team entered the championship match with a fierce combative spirit."
  2. 2

    A resilient, fighting attitude maintained when facing adversity or challenges.

    "Her combative spirit enabled her to overcome numerous professional setbacks and ultimately achieve success."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'combative', deriving from Late Latin 'combativus' and the verb 'combattere' (to fight against), with 'spirit', originating from Latin 'spiritus' (breath, courage, soul). Together, the phrase evolved in modern English to describe an inherent readiness or enthusiasm to engage in conflict, competition, or vigorous opposition.

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