Sanskrit

noun

San·​skrit ˈsan-ˌskrit How to pronounce Sanskrit (audio)
ˈsan(t)-skrət
1
: an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is the classical language of India and of Hinduism
2
: classical Sanskrit together with the older Vedic and various later modifications of classical Sanskrit see Indo-European Languages Table
Sanskrit adjective
Sanskritic adjective
Sanskritist noun

Examples of Sanskrit in a Sentence

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The word Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which means row of lights. Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024 The name, translated from Sanskrit, means distilled essence and the first essence of luxury is space: each villa measures 3875 square feet for Lake Villas or 5167 square feet for Lake Villas with a private deck. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Ancient Sanskrit texts, such as the Sushruta Samhita from the third or fourth century CE also outline various ways to filter water. Nina Elkadi, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2024 Pleasing the gods In her study of the use of Sanskrit ritual manuals in central India, the Indologist Gudrun Buhnemann noted that devotees, ancient and modern, observe elaborate rules for the use of flowers in the worship of particular deities. Robert J. Stephens, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Sanskrit 

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit saṁskṛta, literally, perfected, from sam together + karoti he makes

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sanskrit was in 1696

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“Sanskrit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sanskrit. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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Sanskrit

noun
San·​skrit ˈsan-ˌskrit How to pronounce Sanskrit (audio)
: an ancient Indic language of India and of Hinduism
Sanskrit adjective
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