Word
vedic
Phoneticsvedic
UK/vˈɛdɪk/
Definition
adj. relating to the Vedas, which are the oldest holy books of Hinduism. It describes the ancient language, culture, or religious ideas from that time in India.
adj. relating to the Vedas, the most ancient Hindu scriptures, or to the Indo-Aryan culture and language of that period. Typically used to describe historical, religious, or philosophical contexts of ancient India.
Examples
“She studies ancient Vedic chants in her spare time.”
“The scholar spent years researching Vedic Sanskrit to better understand the origins of modern Indo-Aryan languages.”
“Scholars often distinguish between the early Vedic period, characterized by oral hymns, and the later era when complex rituals and philosophical commentaries began to dominate the religious landscape.”
Examples
simple
“She studies ancient Vedic chants in her spare time.”
contextual
“The scholar spent years researching Vedic Sanskrit to better understand the origins of modern Indo-Aryan languages.”
complex
“Scholars often distinguish between the early Vedic period, characterized by oral hymns, and the later era when complex rituals and philosophical commentaries began to dominate the religious landscape.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; often capitalized.
Etymology
From Veda + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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