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tao

/daʊ/ · proper noun

Meaning

  1. In Taoism, The Way, specifically the transcendental basis of nature and, and/or the ideal way to live one's life.
  2. The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution
  3. The circumference of, or distance around, any space; the measure of a line around an area.
  4. That which encircles anything, as a ring or crown.
  5. The space enclosed within a circle, or within limits.
  6. Enclosed path of an electric current, usually designed for a certain function.
  7. A regular or appointed trip from place to place as part of one's job
  8. A court that sits at more than one location in the district that it serves.
  9. (by extension) The art or skill of doing something in harmony with the essential nature of the thing.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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