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prakriti

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[pruhk-ri-tee] / ˈprʌk rɪ ti /

noun

Hinduism.
  1. (in Sankhya philosophy) primal matter or substance from which the physical and mental universe evolves under the influence of purusha.


Etymology

Origin of prakriti

From the Sanskrit word prakṛti original nature

Example Sentences

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Prakriti Dahiya, 19, applied to public universities in the United States as well as educational institutions in Canada and Hong Kong.

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All the courses she registered for in the fall term are being conducted online, placing Prakriti in the group of international students directly affected by the Trump administration rule.

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“It’s dream-crashing times for everybody,” said Prakriti’s mother, Shalini, 46, a biology teacher.

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Prakriti has no idea what comes next.

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The investment would be worth it, they hoped: Perhaps Prakriti might even end up working at one of Seattle’s famed technology companies after graduation.

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