Definition of Tao
1a
: 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
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The first known use of Tao was in 1736
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