Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit कर्मन्, first attested in English in 1827.
Pronunciation
enPR: kärʹ-mə, IPA: /ˈkɑɹmə/
(British) IPA: [ˈkɑː.mə]
(America) IPA: [ˈkɑɹ.mə]
(InE) IPA: [ˈkəɾm(ə)]
Noun
karma
1.(Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism) The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.
2.A force or law of nature which causes one to reap what one sows; destiny; fate.
3.(uncommon) A distinctive feeling, aura, or atmosphere. ▼ show
4.(internet, Reddit) A score assigned to a user of a discussion forum, indicating the popularity of their posts with other users.
5.Translations (the total effect of a person’s actions and conduct during the successive phases of his existence)
German: Karma
Portuguese: carma, karma
Russian: ка́рма
Spanish: karma
Translations (destiny, fate) ▼ show
Translations (a distinctive feeling, aura or atmosphere) ▼ show
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