dhamma

dhar·ma

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Definitions of dhamma word

noun dhamma essential quality or character, as of the cosmos or one's own nature. 1
noun dhamma conformity to religious law, custom, duty, or one's own quality or character. 1
noun dhamma virtue. 1
noun dhamma religion. 1
noun dhamma law, especially religious law. 1
noun dhamma the doctrine or teaching of the Buddha. 1

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; < Sanskrit: custom, duty, akin to dhārayati holds, maintains

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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