Meaning of Bel | Babel Free
bɛlDefinitions
- A measure of relative power, defined as log₁₀(P ₁/P ₂), where P₁ and P₂ are the measured and reference power respectively.
- A Babylonian deity, corresponding to the Semitic Baal.
- A unisex given name.
- A female given name.
- A diminutive of the female given name Isabel.
- An evil giant who ruled Babylon prior to his defeat by the Armenian culture hero Hayk.
- A female given name, variant of Belle.
- A male given name.
- A male given name, variant of Bell.
Equivalents
Examples
“Babylon is taken, Bel is confounded, Merodach is broken in pieces; her idols are confounded, her images are broken in pieces.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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