Significance of First half
Synonyms: First portion, Early part, Beginning, Start, Initial part, Opening section, Commencement, Onset
In Dutch: Eerste helft; In Finnish: Ensimmäinen puoliaika; In Spanish: Primera mitad; In German: Erste Hälfte; In Malay: Separuh masa pertama; In French: Première mi-temps; In Swedish: Första halvlek; In Portugese: Primeira metade; In Italian: Prima metà; In Polish: Pierwsza połowa
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Buddhist concept of 'First half'
In Buddhism, "First half" can denote either the beginning of a dialogue or argument, outlining a challenge, or the early phase of a month, specifically associated with significant events such as one's day of birth.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) The initial part of a month or period of time, in this context related to the day of birth.[1]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The initial part of an argument or dialogue, often presenting an assertion or challenge.[2]
Hindu concept of 'First half'
In Hinduism, "First half" signifies the initial portion of a verse or text, serving various functions such as providing foundational information, emphasizing ideas, and supporting interpretations within religious and legal contexts.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) This refers to a part of a verse, which is quoted in other texts to support the view that the Brahmana alone is entitled to enter the fourth stage of the Renunciate.[3] (2) The initial segment of a discussion or commentary that summarizes previous points.[4] (3) A reference to the portion of a text that discusses certain expiatory measures, specifically regarding unintentional drinking.[5] (4) The initial part of the legal verse which discusses the penalty for forcible intercourse.[6] (5) The segment of a statement that presents an idea in a negative form, highlighting the impossibility of different kinds being produced from one kind of sowing.[7]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The earlier segment of the verse that is combined with the later segment for translation purposes, according to commentary.[8] (2) Refers to the part of the verse that is understood as relating to the meaning of the individual word.[9]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This refers to the initial portion of the text, and the text indicates that some manuscripts contain the first half, while others are missing parts or all of it.[10] (2) The phrase 'first half' indicates that only the initial portion of the text is available.[11]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) The earliest examples of English umbrellas in the Victoria and Albert Museum date from this period of the nineteenth century, with whalebone ribs and oiled silk covers.[12]
The concept of First half in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "First half" pertains to the initial period of the twentieth century, marking the beginnings of the Subud movement in Indonesia, as noted by regional sources.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) During the first half of this century, the ethical side of life, buffetted against wars, suffered a good deal, as mentioned in the text.[13] (2) This is the term used to describe the time period when the Subud movement began, in the first half of the twentieth century in Indonesia.[14]
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) The priests of India, according to the holy instruction of Buddha, on the first day of the first half of the month shravana enters on Wass.[15]
The concept of First half in scientific sources
First half denotes a group of animals exhibiting notably poorer performance compared to those in the second half, as indicated by regional sources.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The first half of a match is a period in which possession is made, and is considered as part of the dimensions in the instrument.[16] (2) The first half of the race refers to the initial portion, where swimmers establish their position and manage their energy for the remainder.[17]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Homework grades from assignments 1 and 2 showed the pattern obtained when only the grades of assignment 1 were used as predictors, thus adding one more homework assignment in the "first half" could not be considered an improvement over the predictive value of the first assignment.[18]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Animals in this group had a significant poor performance compared to the second half groups, according to the text.[19]