Amsi, Aṃsi, Amshi, Āṃsī: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Amsi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Anshi.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAṃsi, (f.) (cp. Vedic aśri, aśra, aśani; Gr. a)/kros pointed, a)/kris, also o)cuζ sharp: Lat. ācer sharp. Further connections in Walde Lat. Wtb. under ācer) a corner, edge (= aṃsa2) Vv 782 (= aṃsa-bhāga VvA.303). (Page 1)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryaṃśī (अंशी).—a (S) That has a share or concern in; a sharer, partner, coheir.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryAṃśī (अंशी) [Also spelled anshi]:—(nm) the whole—having a number of parts or members.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryAṃsi (अंसि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Aśri.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusAṃśi (ಅಂಶಿ):—
1) [adjective] consisting of parts; made of different components.
2) [adjective] prominent; chief; principal.
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Aṃśi (ಅಂಶಿ):—
1) [noun] one who holds partial ownership of a property; a share-holder.
2) [noun] (phil.) according to Dvaita (dualistic) philosophy, any deity who is the personified principle of the universe.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+1): Amshika, Amshikar, Amshikarana, Amshikarisu, Amshikate, Amshikri, Amshim, Amshin, Amshisamasa, Amshita, Amsikira, Amsikra, Amsinckia douglasiana, Amsinckia intermedia, Amsinckia lycopsoides, Amsinckia menziesii, Amsinckia spectabilis, Amsinckia tessellata, Amsiya, Amsiya.
Ends with (+95): Abbhamsi, Abhiruyamsi, Abhishamsi, Abhramamsi, Akashamamsi, Ambaramsi, Ambuvahinisrotamsi, Amshamshi, Anasamsi, Anrishamsi, Antarmukhasrotamsi, Apadhvamsi, Arikamadhvamsi, Artavahasrotamsi, Ashamsin, Atamshi, Avatamsi, Bamsi, Bhramshi, Brahmanacchamsi.
Full-text: Amshikri, Ashri, Dvyamshi, Amshamshi, Amshita, Kamhinkamhim, Anshi, Lingarupin.
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