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.”

adj

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

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In 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.