Tamil

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Etymology

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From ஓய் (ōy) +‎ -வு (-vu).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /oːjʋʊ/, [oːjʋɯ]

Noun

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ஓய்வு (ōyvu)

  1. ceasing, cessation, relinquishment, rest
    Synonym: ஒழிவு (oḻivu)
  2. termination
    Synonym: முடிவு (muṭivu)

Derived terms

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References

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