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essence meaning in Sanskrit

धर्मता dharmatā

/ˈɛsəns/

essence in Sanskrit: धर्मता (dharmatā). In English, essence means the inherent nature of a thing or idea.

Sanskrit words for essence

inherent nature
धर्मता dharmatā

English meaning of essence

  1. noun The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
  2. noun The true nature of anything, not accidental or illusory.
  3. noun Constituent substance.
  4. noun A being; especially, a purely spiritual being.

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Questions about essence in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of essence in Sanskrit?
Essence in Sanskrit is धर्मता (dharmatā).
essence इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Essence: धर्मता (dharmatā).
What does essence mean in English?
Essence means the inherent nature of a thing or idea.

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