Appamattaka, Appa-mattaka: 2 definitions
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Appamattaka means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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.
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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryappamattaka : (nt.) a trifle.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAppamattaka refers to: small, insignificant, trifling, nt. a trifle (cp. °matta) Vin 1, 213; II, 177 (°vissajjaka the distributor of little things, cp. A.III, 275 & Vin.IV, 38, 155); D.I, 3 (= appamattā etassā ti appamattakaṃ DA.I, 55); J.I, 167; III, 12 (= aṇu); PvA.262.
Note: appamattaka is a Pali compound consisting of the words appa and mattaka.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Mattaka, Appa.
Starts with: Appamattaka Vagga.
Full-text: Anu.
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