"Tantamount" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Equivalent in effect or significance; amounting to the same thing.
Example: "Her absence was tantamount to a resignation."
To tantalize someone means to tempt or tease them in a way that makes them feel interested or curious, but not quite satisfied or fulfilled. It can also mean to arouse or pique someone's interest by suggesting something appealing, but not immediately delivering it.
Tantalum is a chemical element with the symbol Ta and atomic number 73. It is a rare, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant. Tantalum is part of the refractory metals group, which are difficult to melt or shape. It is widely used in electronic components, especially in capacitors and resistors, due to its high electrical conductivity and high melting point. Tantalum is also used in medical implants, such as pacemakers and surgical implants, as well as in the aerospace industry.
Tantivy means:<br>Moving swiftly and energetically, often with a purpose; diligent, busy.<br><br>Example: The detectives worked tantivy to solve the case before the deadline.
Tantrik refers to a practitioner of Tantrism, a spiritual and philosophical movement that originated in ancient India. It emerged as a distinct tradition in the 5th or 6th century CE. Tantrism incorporates elements from various earlier Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions. <br><br>The primary focus of Tantrism is on achieving a state of awareness and liberation by the union of masculine and feminine principles and the power of consciousness. This union is thought to be helpful for both spiritual progress and physical well-being.<br><br>The path to achieving such union often involves the use of rituals involving sacred symbols, mantras, visualization, exercise, and sometimes physical postures or rituals. Practitioners of Tantrism are known for their extensive use of mandalas and yantras.<br><br>Outside India, Tantric practices have been adapted in various local contexts and absorbed into indigenous spiritual customs, integrating elements of local folklore and mysticism.<br><br>Promotion of spiritual and sensual practices, use of sacred symbols, offer rituals and performance truly come under pivots of Tantrik culture.
A tantrum is a public display of angry or sulky behavior by a child, typically predicated on not getting what they want, such as a toy or food.
A behavior in which a person, typically a child, becomes extremely upset, cries, or throws a fit, often when they don't get their way or don't understand something. This behavior can be a way for the individual to release pent-up emotions, communicate their needs, or test boundaries. Adults can also exhibit tantrum-like behavior, although it's often referred to by different terms such as outbursts or meltdowns.<br><br>Example: "The toddler threw a tantrum when his mother wouldn't buy him a toy."<br><br>Synonyms: outburst, fit, rage, fury, meltdown, hysteria<br><br>Antonyms: calmness, composure, serenity, tranquility, placidity.
Tantrum<br><br>A tantrum is a child's angry outburst, typically thrown when they are unable to get what they want or express their emotions.<br><br>Example: "The toddler threw a tantrum in the supermarket when his mother wouldn't buy him a toy."