The antonym of 'Atul' is-

Appeared in: NVS Staff Nurse - 2019

Explanation

The word 'Atul' is composed of the negative prefix 'a-' (not) and the root 'tul' (compare), meaning 'incomparable' or 'matchless'.
The antonym, therefore, must mean 'comparable' or 'equal'.
The word 'Tulya' directly translates to 'comparable', 'similar', or 'equal', making it the correct antonym.

Option A: This is not a standard word in Hindi/Sanskrit and has no relevant meaning in this context.
Option B: This is a noun meaning 'balance' or 'scale'. While it shares the root 'tul' (to weigh), it is not an adjective and not the direct opposite of 'Atul'.
Option D: This is not a recognized word or a standard antonym in this context.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Antonyms in Sanskrit-derived languages as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding prefixes and suffixes (like the negative prefix 'a-') is a key skill in language learning and can help decode unfamiliar words.
This concept of using negative prefixes applies to many languages, including English (e.g., 'typical' vs. 'atypical', 'theist' vs. 'atheist').
Recognizing word roots helps in building vocabulary and understanding relationships between words.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core task: find the antonym (opposite) of the word 'Atul'.
Analyze the word 'Atul'. Try to break it down into parts. Recognize that 'a-' is a common negative prefix in Sanskrit-derived languages like Hindi.
Hypothesize that 'Atul' means 'not-tul'. The root 'tul' is related to 'tula', which means 'balance' or 'scale', implying comparison.
Deduce the meaning of 'Atul' as 'incomparable' or 'matchless'.
Now, evaluate the options to find a word that means 'comparable'.
'Tulya' means 'comparable' or 'equal', making it the direct opposite.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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