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Where does “मनो-” come from?

मनो- (Hindi) comes from Sanskrit मनस्, from Proto-Indo-Iranian mánas, from Proto-Indo-European ménos, from Proto-Indo-European men- — to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...

मनो- (Hindi): combining form of मन; spirit; mind; mind

Definitions

  1. combining form of मन; spirit; mind; mind

Ancestry of “मनो-”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Sanskritमनस्mind , intellect, intelligence, understanding,...
2Proto-Indo-Iranianmánasmind, intellect, thought
3Proto-Indo-Europeanménosmind; thought
4Proto-Indo-Europeanmen-to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...

Words derived from “मनो-”

  • मनोविज्ञान
  • मनोनीत
  • मनोबल
  • मनोरोग
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