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TANTRIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does Tantric mean? 

TANTRIC (adjective)
  The adjective TANTRIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to Tantrismplay

  Familiarity information: TANTRIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


TANTRIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to Tantrism

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

Tantric; Tantrik

Context example:

Tantric rituals

Pertainym:

Tantrism (doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one's self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet)

Derivation:

Tantrism (doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one's self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet)

Tantrism (movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganism)


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