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tantra Meaning & Definition

/ˈtʌntɹə/

What Does Tantra Mean?

Tantra is a noun that means A Hindu or Buddhist religious or esoteric text.

Tantra: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈtʌntɹə/
Synonymstantrism
Pluraltantras

Tantra Definition (Noun)

  1. A Hindu or Buddhist religious or esoteric text.

Synonyms of Tantra

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Word Forms & Grammar

tantra (plural tantras)

Words That Rhyme With Tantra

Origin of Tantra

From Sanskrit तन्त्र (tantra), from Proto-Indo-European *ten-tlo- / *tn̥-tlo-, from *ten- (“to stretch, extend”) with the suffix *-tlom denoting instruments. Doublet of tar (“string instrument”).

Frequently Asked Questions About Tantra

What part of speech is tantra?

Tantra is a noun.

What is another word for tantra?

You can replace tantra with words such as tantrism. See the full list of tantra synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of tantra?

The plural of tantra is tantras.

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