Vaivacana: 1 definition
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Vaivacana 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.
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarVaivacana (वैवचन).—A term used for the Pragrhya vowel, possibly the same as द्वैवचन (dvaivacana), which means a specific feature of द्विवचन (dvivacana) or the dual number. The term is used in some Siksa works.
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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Ends with: Dvaivacana.
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