Nivisa, Ṇivisa: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Nivisa means something in Jainism, Prakrit. 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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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryṆivisa (णिविस) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Niviś.
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 corpusNivisa (ನಿವಿಸ):—
1) [noun] the act of blinking of eye-lids; twinkling; winking.
2) [noun] an approximate unit of time, equal to the duration between two successive blinking of the eye-lids; an indefinitely short period of time; an instant; a moment.
3) [noun] the sixtieth part of an hour; a minute.
4) [noun] one sixtieth part of a degree of an are; a minute.
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: Nivisati.
Ends with: Kapadanivisa, Manivisha, Vakanivisa.
Full-text: Nivish.
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