Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial dated 5.7.25 titled as Settled semantics: On the Preamble and divisive debates
Fringe: परिधि (Paridhi);
Definition: Outer edge or less important part.
Synonyms: Periphery, Margin, Outskirts
Tenets: सिद्धांत (Siddhant);
Definition: Core principles or beliefs of a system.
Synonyms: Doctrines, Precepts, Convictions
Proponents: समर्थक (Samarthak);
Definition: People who support an idea or cause.
Synonyms: Advocates, Exponents, Champions
Implication: निहितार्थ (Nihitarth);
Definition: Possible effect or suggested meaning.
Synonyms: Ramification, Consequence, Inference
Pandering: चाटुकारिता (Chatukaarita);
Definition: Indulging others' desires for personal gain.
Synonyms: Sycophancy, Appeasement, Placating
Pragmatic: व्यावहारिक (Vyavaharik);
Definition: Dealing with issues practically, not ideally.
Synonyms: Realistic, Sensible, Rational
Divisive: विभाजनकारी (Vibhajankari);
Definition: Causing disagreement or hostility.
Synonyms: Polarizing, Dissentious, Controversial
Semantics: शब्दार्थ-विज्ञान (Shabdarth Vigyan);
Definition: Study of meanings in language.
Synonyms: Linguistics, Meaning-theory, Semiotics