yoga
noun
Simple meaning
One of the six schools of Hindu philosophy.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈjoʊɡə
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
hinduism
One of the six schools of Hindu philosophy.
The tree Elaeocarpus joga.
Alternative letter-case form of yoga.
Discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion
“Through dedicated practice, she hoped to achieve spiritual insight and tranquility through yoga.”
Any of several Hindu or Buddhist disciplines aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity; especially a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: One of the six schools of Hindu philosophy.
Used this way, yoga is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in academic writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Academic writing
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More ways to use yoga
- “She practices yoga every morning to stay flexible and reduce stress.”
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Compound terms
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Yogic exercises (popular in the West) that combine difficult postures (which force the mind to withdraw from the outside world) with controlled breathing.
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