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moksha

mo·ksha
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mohk-shuh]
    • /ˈmoʊk ʃə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mohk-shuh]
    • /ˈmoʊk ʃə/

Definitions of moksha word

  • noun moksha freedom from the differentiated, temporal, and mortal world of ordinary experience. 1
  • noun moksha (in Hinduism and Jainism) release from the cycle of rebirth impelled by the law of karma. 1
  • noun moksha freedom from the endless cycle of transmigration into a state of bliss 0

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Origin of moksha

First appearance:

before 1775
One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1775-85, moksha is from the Sanskrit word mokṣa

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Parts of speech for Moksha

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

moksha popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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.

moksha usage trend in Literature

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