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niyama

ni·ya·ma
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nee-yuh-muh]
    • /ˈni yə mə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nee-yuh-muh]
    • /ˈni yə mə/

Definition of niyama word

  • noun niyama one of five observances, composing one of the eight practices, or angas, which are cleanliness of mind and body, equanimity, temperance or tapas, self-appraisal, and attentiveness to God, who is conceived of as a completely free spirit. 1

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Parts of speech for Niyama

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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niyama popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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