Meaning of पर्याय in English

One of two or more words (commonly words of the same language) which are equivalents of each other; one of two or more words which have very nearly the same signification, and therefore may often be used interchangeably. See under Synonymous.
Having the character of a synonym; expressing the same thing; conveying the same, or approximately the same, idea.
The power of choosing; the right of choice or election; an alternative.
The exercise of the power of choice; choice.
A wishing; a wish.
A right formerly belonging to an archbishop to select any one dignity or benefice in the gift of a suffragan bishop consecrated or confirmed by him, for bestowal by himself when next vacant; -- annulled by Parliament in 1845.
A stipulated privilege, given to a party in a time contract, of demanding its fulfillment on any day within a specified limit.
Any atom, group, or radical substituted for another, or entering a molecule in place of some other part which is removed.
One who, or that which, is substituted or put in the place of another; one who acts for another; that which stands in lieu of something else
a person who enlists for military service in the place of a conscript or drafted man.
To put in the place of another person or thing; to exchange.
of Substitute
The act of substituting or putting one person or thing in the place of another; as, the substitution of an agent, attorney, or representative to act for one in his absense; the substitution of bank notes for gold and silver as a circulating medium.
The state of being substituted for another.
The office or authority of one acting for another; delegated authority.
The designation of a person in a will to take a devise or legacy, either on failure of a former devisee or legatee by incapacity or unwillingness to accept, or after him.
The doctrine that Christ suffered vicariously, being substituted for the sinner, and that his sufferings were expiatory.
The act or process of substituting an atom or radical for another atom or radical; metethesis; also, the state of being so substituted. See Metathesis.
Tending to afford or furnish a substitute; making substitution; capable of being substituted.