transcendental meditation

tran·scen·den·tal med·i·ta·tion

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tran-sen-den-tl, -suh n- med-i-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌtræn sɛnˈdɛn tl, -sən- ˌmɛd ɪˈteɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tran-sen-den-tl, -suh n- med-i-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌtræn sɛnˈdɛn tl, -sən- ˌmɛd ɪˈteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of transcendental meditation words

noun transcendental meditation a technique, based on ancient Hindu writings, by which one seeks to achieve a relaxed state through regular periods of meditation during which a mantra is repeated. Abbreviation: TM. 1
noun transcendental meditation mental relaxation technique 1
uncountable noun transcendental meditation Transcendental meditation is a kind of meditation in which people mentally relax by silently repeating special words over and over again. The abbreviation TM is also used. 0
noun transcendental meditation a technique, based on Hindu traditions, for relaxing and refreshing the mind and body through the silent repetition of a mantra. Disseminated by an international organization founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1917–2008), an Indian-born guru 0
noun transcendental meditation a method of meditation based on such Hindu techniques as frequent repetition of a personal mantra 0

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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