Vedic

adjective

Ve·​dic ˈvā-dik How to pronounce Vedic (audio)
: of or relating to the Vedas, the language in which they are written, or Hindu history and culture between 1500 b.c. and 500 b.c.

Examples of Vedic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web They are also called the Moon’s Nodes or Nodes of Destiny, and in Vedic astrology, the astrology of India, Rahu (Dragon’s Head) and Ketu (Dragon’s Tail). Emily Newhouse, Allure, 22 Mar. 2024 That includes not just ancient Egypt but also ancient Greek, Vedic, Maya, Inca, and Aztec cultures. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 June 2023 Indian Vedic scholar, philosopher and teacher, Adi Shankaracharya. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 Sep. 2023 Kundalini yoga dates back to ancient Vedic texts from 1000 B.C., though its exact origin is unknown, per Healthline. Susan Lahey, Popular Mechanics, 12 Apr. 2023 The new book explores the four Vedic stages of love — preparing for love, practicing love, protecting love and perfecting love — with simple exercises and takeaways. Alisha Haridasani Gupta, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

veda + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Vedic was in 1848

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“Vedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vedic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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