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- [dahr-muh, duhr-]
- /ˈdɑr mə, ˈdʌr-/
- /ˈdɑː.mə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahr-muh, duhr-]
- /ˈdɑr mə, ˈdʌr-/
Definitions of dharma word
- noun dharma social custom regarded as a religious and moral duty 3
- noun dharma the essential principle of the cosmos; natural law 3
- noun dharma conduct that conforms with this 3
- noun dharma ideal truth as set forth in the teaching of Buddha 3
- noun dharma cosmic order or law, including the natural and moral principles that apply to all beings and things 3
- noun dharma dutiful observance of this law in one's life; right conduct 3
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Origin of dharma
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < Sanskrit: custom, duty, akin to dhārayati holds, maintains
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Parts of speech for Dharma
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dharma popularity
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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dharma usage trend in Literature
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