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karma

[ˈkəɾm(ə)] [ˈkɑː.mə] [ˈkɑɹ.mə]

Meanings
noun
The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.

Examples :

"His poor grades in school were seen by some as a result of bad karma from a previous life. "
doctrine philosophy religion soul theology moral being value

Related Words

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration determine

determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

Illustration previous

previous noun

/ˈpɹiːvɪəs/ /ˈpɹivi.əs/

An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")

"It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous."

Illustration popularity

popularity noun

/ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/

The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large

"Politicians are rarely known for their popularity."

Illustration atmosphere

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

Illustration unsettling

unsettling verb

/ʌnˈsɛtəlɪŋ/

To make upset or uncomfortable

"The unexpected phone call late at night unsettled me. "

Illustration attention

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

Illustration mercilessly

mercilessly adverb

/ˈmɜːrsɪləsli/ /ˈmɜːrsɪlɪsli/

In a merciless manner.

"She mercilessly read off the list of his wrongs in front of their friends."

Illustration incarnation

incarnation noun

/ˌɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/

An incarnate being or form.

"The young boy's incarnation of the superhero was quite impressive. "

Illustration distinctive

distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

Illustration discussion

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration indicating

indicating verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."