Tamil edit

Etymology edit

From ஆய் (āy) +‎ -வு (-vu).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /aːjʋʊ/, [aːjʋɯ]
  • (file)

Noun edit

ஆய்வு (āyvu)

  1. investigation, research
  2. width, breadth
  3. minuteness, diminution, reduction
  4. distress, suffering

References edit

  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “ஆய்வு”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press