Dhut, Dhuṭ: 1 definition

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Dhut means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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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Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)

Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammar

1) Dhuṭ (धुट्).—The augment ध् (dh) prefixed to the consonant स् (s) following upon the consonant ड् () or न् (n) occurring at the end of a word; e.g. श्वलिट्त्साये, महान्त्साये (śvaliṭtsāye, mahāntsāye) etc.; cf. P. VIII.3.29;

2) Dhuṭ.—Technical short term for धातु (dhātu) (root); the technical term is धुष् (dhuṣ), but the nom. sing. used is धुट् (dhuṭ);

3) Dhuṭ.—A technical term standing for consonants excepting semi-vowels and nasals; cf. धुटश्च धुटि (dhuṭaśca dhuṭi) Kat. III.6.51. The term is used in the Katantra Vyakarana. It corresponds to the term झर् (jhar) of Panini.

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Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.

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