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SUTRA
sutra
(noun) a rule or aphorism in Sanskrit literature or a group of aphoristic doctrinal summaries prepared for memorization
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
sutra (plural sutras)
A rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.
(Buddhism, Hinduism) A scriptural narrative, especially a discourse of the Buddha.
Anagrams
• Astur, Surat, UARTs, ratus, surat
Source: Wiktionary
Su"tra, n.; pl. Sutras. Etym: [Skr. s a thread, a string of rules; an aphorism; fr. siv to sew.]
1. (a) A precept; an aphorism; a brief rule. (b) A collection of such aphorisms.
2. pl.
Definition: A body of Hindoo literature containing aphorisms on grammar, meter, law, and philosophy, and forming a connecting link between the Vedic and later Sanscrit literature. Balfour (Cyc. of India).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DIRECTIONALITY
(noun) the property of being directional or maintaining a direction; “the directionality of written English is from left to right”
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