karma
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🇺🇸
/ˈkɑːrmə/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɑːmə/
cause and effect
Etymology
'karma' originates from Sanskrit, specifically the word 'karman,' where 'karman' meant 'action, effect, fate.'
'karman' transformed into the Pali word 'kamma,' and eventually became the modern English word 'karma' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'action or deed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the sum of a person's actions deciding their fate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
in Hinduism and Buddhism, the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.
Many believe that good deeds will result in good karma.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions of an individual influence the future of that individual.
He believes that his misfortunes are due to bad karma from past actions.
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