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rupa
Rupa (noun) means Form, shape, or outward appearance — a term used in Indian philosophy and religious texts. Example: “Buddhist teachings describe rupa as the physical form aspect of existence.”
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Form, shape, or outward appearance — a term used in Indian philosophy and religious texts.
"Buddhist teachings describe rupa as the physical form aspect of existence."
How to use rupa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Sanskrit-derived term for physical form or appearance, often used in philosophical or religious contexts.
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Etymology
From Sanskrit रूप (rūpá), meaning "form, shape, figure."
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What does “rupa” mean?
The word “rupa” means form, shape, or outward appearance — a term used in Indian philosophy and religious texts. In plain terms, a Sanskrit-derived term for physical form or appearance, often used in philosophical or religious contexts.
How do you use “rupa” in a sentence?
Here is “rupa” used in a sentence: “Buddhist teachings describe rupa as the physical form aspect of existence.”
What part of speech is “rupa”?
“Rupa” is a noun.
Where does the word “rupa” come from?
The word “rupa” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit रूप (rūpá), meaning "form, shape, figure.".
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