Where does “mantric” come from?
mantric (English) comes from English mantra, from Sanskrit मन्त्र, from Proto-Indo-Iranian *mántras, from Proto-Indo-European men- — to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...
mantric (English): Of, or pertaining to, mantra
Definitions
- Of, or pertaining to, mantra
Ancestry of “mantric”, step by step
mantric traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English mantra
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mantra | The hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of... |
| 2 | Sanskrit | मन्त्र | sacred text or speech; a prayer or song of praise... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-Iranian | *mántras | meditation, chanting |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | men- | to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,... |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |