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भिन्न
/bʱɪnːə/
different
हमारे विचार भिन्न हैं।
Our opinions are different.
formal
Not the same; separate or distinct in nature, form, or quality.
भिन्न धर्मों के लोग मिलकर रहते हैं।
People of different religions live together.
Used to describe qualitative differences rather than numerical ones.
technical
Mathematics: A fraction where the numerator and denominator are integers.
2/3 एक भिन्न है।
2/3 is a fraction.
In Hindi, 'भिन्न' is commonly used for both fractions and differences.
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Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with mathematics
'भिन्न' can mean both 'different' and 'fraction' in Hindi. Context usually clarifies which meaning is intended.
Gold Rule
Use in comparisons
Always use 'भिन्न' when comparing qualities or characteristics, not quantities.
Word Origin
Sanskrit 'भिन्न' (bhinna) meaning 'broken, split, divided', from the root 'भिद्' (bhid) meaning 'to split'. Related to Prakrit and Pali forms.
Usage Notes
In everyday Hindi, 'भिन्न' is more formal than 'अलग' or 'जुदा'. Use 'विभिन्न' for a more literary tone.
Word Breakdown
भिन्न
different/separate
rootहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश