Sutra Meaning
/ˈsuːtɹə/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.
nounA scriptural narrative, especially a discourse of the Buddha.
Sentence Examples
First of all, memorise the sutra.
The rubber sutra neti strings I ordered from India have finally arrived.
CEFR Practice Quiz
During the morning meditation, the monk chanted a sacred ____ from the Buddhist scripture.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ancient ____ contains many important teachings and philosophies that are still studied by many people today.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Sanskrit सूत्र (sū́tra, “thread, yarn, string; rule”). Doublet of sutta; more distantly related to sew and suture.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Shepard: This Code of the Justicar seems central to your life.
Samara: It is five thousand sutras, and covers every situation one can encounter. I have memorized every word. There is only the Code."
— 2010, BioWare, Mass Effect 2 (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: Normandy SR-2:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
During the morning meditation, the monk chanted a sacred ____ from the Buddhist scripture.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ancient ____ contains many important teachings and philosophies that are still studied by many people today.