Vikanti, Vikaṇṭi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vikanti means something in Buddhism, Pali, Tamil. 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvikanti : (aor. of vikantati) cut open.
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.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconVikaṇṭi (விகண்டி) [vikaṇṭittal] 11 intransitive verb < vi-taṇḍā.
1. To raise frivolous or fallacious objections; குணக்காய்ப்பேசுதல். [kunakkayppesuthal.] (J.)
2. To refute; ஆட்சேபித்தல். [adsepithal.] (W.)
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Vikaṇṭi (விகண்டி) [vikaṇṭittal] 11 intransitive verb < vikhaṇḍ. To differ; வேறுபடுதல். (யாழ்ப்பாணத்து மானிப்பாயகராதி) [verupaduthal. (yazhppanathu manippayagarathi)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vikantita, Vikantitam, Vikantitva.
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