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jiva

ji·va
J j

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jee-vuh]
    • /ˈdʒi və/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jee-vuh]
    • /ˈdʒi və/

Definitions of jiva word

  • noun jiva Hinduism. the individual soul, regarded as a particular manifestation of Atman. 1
  • noun jiva Jainism. the individual soul or life monad, compared to a transparent crystal stained by karmic matter with colors, or lesyas, of varying hues. all such monads collectively, regarded as the animating principle of the universe. Also called jivatma, J00/J0069100 jee-vaht-muh, dʒiˈvɑt mə. 1
  • noun jiva (in Jainism) All living beings; the essence or soul of such beings. 1

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Origin of jiva

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; < Sanskrit: literally, living

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Parts of speech for Jiva

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

jiva popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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