Amtastu, Aṃtastu, Antastu: 2 definitions
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Amtastu means something in Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusAṃtastu (ಅಂತಸ್ತು):—
1) [noun] an arrangement of layers, one above the other.
2) [noun] one of the layers in such an arrangement.
3) [noun] that part of a building over the roof of the lower floor till its own roof; a storey; one floor-portion of a multi-storeyed building.
4) [noun] (geol.) any of a series of flat platforms of earth with sloping sides, rising one above the other, as on a hillside; terrace.
5) [noun] grade; high standing; rank; social status.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconAntastu (அந்தஸ்து) noun < antar + stha. [Telugu: antastu.]
1. Rank, condition, standing; நிலைமை. [nilaimai.]
2. Storey of a building; மேல்மாடி. [melmadi.]
3. Order, regularity; ஒழுங்கு. இவற்றை அந்தஸ்தோடு வை. [ozhungu. ivarrai anthasthodu vai.] (R.)
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Antattu, Antaccu, Nilaiyarravan, Tarataram, Anta.
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