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Where does “शाक्त” come from?

शाक्त (Sanskrit) comes from Sanskrit शक्ति, from Sanskrit शक्, from Proto-Indo-European ḱek- — to be able, capable.

शाक्त (Sanskrit): relating to power or energy, relating to the...

Definitions

  1. relating to power or energy, relating to the...

Ancestry of “शाक्त”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Sanskritशक्तिstrength, power, might; ability
2Sanskritशक्to be able; can
3Proto-Indo-Europeanḱek-to be able, capable

Words derived from “शाक्त”

  • Sakta
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