"Habiliment" is closely related to words like "habilitate" and "habit," all of which derive from Latin roots referring to dress, preparation, or fitness for a role. The term is still occasionally used in literary and ceremonial contexts to denote attire suitable for a particular function or status.
Translation of 'habiliment' in Hindi
Word 'habiliment' in Other Languages
- habiliment in Assamese অসমীয়া
- habiliment in Bengali বাংলা
- habiliment in Bodo बड़ो
- habiliment in Dogri डोगरी
- habiliment in English
- habiliment in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- habiliment in Hindi हिन्दी
- habiliment in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- habiliment in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- habiliment in Konkani कोंकणी
- habiliment in Maithili মৈথিলী
- habiliment in Malayalam മലയാളം
- habiliment in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- habiliment in Marathi मराठी
- habiliment in Nepali नेपाली
- habiliment in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- habiliment in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- habiliment in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- habiliment in Santali
- habiliment in Sindhi سنڌي
- habiliment in Tamil தமிழ்
- habiliment in Telugu తెలుగు
- habiliment in Urdu اُردُو
Habiliment
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /həˈbɪlɪmənt/
Definitions
- Clothing, especially fine or formal attire.
- Equipment or accessories associated with a specific role or occupation.
Usage Examples
- "The prince adorned himself in regal habiliments for the coronation."
- "The habiliments of a soldier include a uniform, boots, and a helmet."
Etymology
Derived from Middle French habillement, meaning "clothing, dress," which originates from Old French habiller, meaning "to dress."
Synonyms
- Attire
- Apparel
- Raiment
- Garb
- Vestments
Antonyms
- Nakedness
- Disrobe
- Undress
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Atuendo | aˈtwendo |
| French | Habillement | a.bij.mɑ̃ |
| German | Kleidung | ˈklaɪdʊŋ |
| Russian | Одеяние | ɐdʲɪˈjanʲɪje |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 服饰 | fúshì |
| Hindi | परिधान | paridhān |
| Tamil | உடைகள் | uṭaikaḷ |
| Telugu | వస్త్రధారణ | vastradhāraṇa |
| Bengali | পোশাক | poʃak |
| Marathi | वस्त्र | vastra |
| Kannada | ವಸ್ತ್ರ | vastra |
| Gujarati | વસ્ત્ર | vastra |
| Urdu | لباس | libās |
| Punjabi | ਪੋਸ਼ਾਕ | poshak |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English, "habiliment" is often pronounced with an emphasis on the second syllable, whereas in British English, a softer stress on the first syllable is common.
Historical Usage
The word "habiliment" was commonly used in the 16th to 19th centuries to describe formal or elegant dress, especially in literature and poetic works.
Cultural Nuances
The term is now considered somewhat archaic and is mostly found in historical texts or poetic descriptions of clothing.