Tao

Tao

noun \ˈdau̇, ˈtau̇\

Definition of TAO

1

a : the unconditional and unknowable source and guiding principle of all reality as conceived by Taoists

b : the process of nature by which all things change and which is to be followed for a life of harmony

2

often not capitalized : the path of virtuous conduct as conceived by Confucians

3

often not capitalized : the art or skill of doing something in harmony with the essential nature of the thing <the Tao of archery>

Origin of TAO

Chinese (Beijing) dào, literally, way

First Known Use: 1736

Rhymes with TAO

bough, bow, brow, Chao, chow, ciao, cow, dhow, Dou, dow, Dow, Frau, hao, how, howe, jow, Lao, Liao, mow, now, ow, plow, pow, prau, prow, Rao, row, scow, slough, sough, sow, tau, thou, vow, wow