yogism

yo·ga

Y y

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [yoh-guh]
- /ˈyoʊ gə/
- /jˈəʊɡɪzəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoh-guh]
- /ˈyoʊ gə/

Definitions of yogism word

noun yogism a school of Hindu philosophy advocating and prescribing a course of physical and mental disciplines for attaining liberation from the material world and union of the self with the Supreme Being or ultimate principle. 1
noun yogism any of the methods or disciplines prescribed, especially a series of postures and breathing exercises practiced to achieve control of the body and mind, tranquillity, etc. 1
noun yogism union of the self with the Supreme Being or ultimate principle. 1
noun yogism The practice of yoga. 1
noun yogism the practice or system of yoga 0

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Origin of yogism

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

Borrowed into English from Sanskrit around 1810-20

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Parts of speech for Yogism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

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yogism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.