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sūtra

sūtra is the alternative spelling of sutra.

Meaning of sutra

Noun

sutra (plural sutras)

  1. A rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.
  2. (Hinduism) A scriptural narrative, especially a discourse of the Buddha.
    • Shepard: This Code of the Justicar seems central to your life.
      Samara: It is five thousand sutras, and covers every situation one can encounter. I have memorized every word. There is only the Code.2010, BioWare, Mass Effect 2 (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: Normandy SR-2

Noun capitalized: Sūtra

Sūtra (plural Sūtras)

  1. (alternative) Alternative spelling of sutra.

Forms of sūtra

pluralsūtras
pluralSūtras

Questions about sūtra

What is sūtra the alternative spelling of?
Sūtra is the alternative spelling of sutra.
What part of speech is sūtra?
Sūtra is a noun.
What is the plural of sūtra?
The plural of sūtra is sūtras.

Words near sūtra in the dictionary

  1. Sōma
  2. Sōya
  3. Sūmer
  4. Sūrya
  5. Sūryaprabha
  6. sūtra
  7. sūtras
  8. Sƛ'aƛ'imxǝc
  9. Sơn La
  10. Sơn Tây
  11. Sơn Vi

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