word
karma
KAR-mah
ˈkɑːrməListen
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Syllable breakdown
karma
Dictionary meaning
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; informally used to mean destiny or fate influenced by one's actions.
History and origin
Sanskrit — 'karman' meaning 'action, deed, fate'.
Examples
- She believed in karma — that her kindness now would be returned to her in some form.
Common mispronunciations
KAR-mah
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