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Karmic: meaning, definitions and examples

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karmic

 

[ ˈkɑːrmɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

spiritual concept

Karmic refers to the idea that actions in this life can impact future lives. It is rooted in the belief system of karma, where good or bad deeds will return to the person who performed them. This term is often used in discussions about morality, fate, and the consequences of one's actions. Additionally, karmic relationships or events suggest a deeper spiritual connection or a sense of predestined encounters influenced by past actions.

Synonyms

consequential, destined, fateful, spiritual

Examples of usage

  • She believes in karmic justice.
  • Their encounter felt like a karmic reunion.
  • He referred to his struggles as karmic lessons.

Translations

Translations of the word "karmic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 kármico

🇮🇳 कर्मात्मक

🇩🇪 karmisch

🇮🇩 karmic

🇺🇦 кармічний

🇵🇱 karmiczny

🇯🇵 カルマ的な

🇫🇷 karmique

🇪🇸 kármico

🇹🇷 karmik

🇰🇷 카르마적인

🇸🇦 كارمي

🇨🇿 karmický

🇸🇰 karmický

🇨🇳 业力的

🇸🇮 karmični

🇮🇸 karmískur

🇰🇿 кармик

🇬🇪 კარმული

🇦🇿 karmik

🇲🇽 kármico

Etymology

The term 'karmic' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'karma,' which means action, work, or deed. The concept of karma has been a fundamental aspect of Indian philosophy and religion for thousands of years, particularly within Hinduism and Buddhism. It generally encompasses the belief in the moral law of cause and effect, where every action has unavoidable consequences that can affect the individual in this life or future lives. The global influence of Buddhism and Hinduism in the 19th and 20th centuries led to the popularization of the term in Western contexts, often detached from its original religious significance. Today, 'karmic' is widely used beyond its spiritual connotations, frequently appearing in mainstream conversations about fate, personal responsibility, and the interconnectedness of actions and their outcomes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,074, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.