adj
tantric
TANT-rihk
Tantric (adj) means relating to tantra — esoteric spiritual and yogic traditions and practices originating in India. Example: “They attended a workshop on tantric meditation techniques.”
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Relating to tantra — esoteric spiritual and yogic traditions and practices originating in India.
"They attended a workshop on tantric meditation techniques."
How to use tantric
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConnected with tantra, a set of spiritual traditions and practices from Indian religions.
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Etymology
Formed from tantra plus the adjective suffix -ic.
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What does “tantric” mean?
The word “tantric” means relating to tantra — esoteric spiritual and yogic traditions and practices originating in India. In plain terms, connected with tantra, a set of spiritual traditions and practices from Indian religions.
How do you pronounce “tantric”?
“Tantric” is pronounced TANT-rihk (/ˈtæntɹɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “tantric” in a sentence?
Here is “tantric” used in a sentence: “They attended a workshop on tantric meditation techniques.”
What part of speech is “tantric”?
“Tantric” is an adjective.
