Vedic

[ vey-dik, vee- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Veda or Vedas.
2. of or relating to the Aryans who settled in India c1500 b.c., or to their literature or religion.

noun

1. Also called Vedic Sanskrit. the language of the Veda, closely related to classical Sanskrit.

Vedic

/ ˈveɪdɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Vedas or the ancient form of Sanskrit in which they are written
2. of or relating to the ancient Indo-European settlers in India, regarded as the originators of many of the traditions preserved in the Vedas

noun

1. the classical form of Sanskrit; the language of the Vedas

Other Words From

• non-Vedic adjective
• post-Vedic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vedic¹

First recorded in 1855–60; Ved(a) + -ic

Example Sentences

He had an impressive collection of books on Indian and Vedic philosophy by the time I met him, many written by Yogananda.

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The scenery of the Himalayas, ice and snow, storm and tempest, lend their majesty to the strains of the Vedic poet.

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The correct distinction then between the Vedic and the Sanscrit writings is that of holy writ and profane literature.

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There are moments when the modern student of Vedic myths is inclined to echo this petulant complaint.

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Another famous, and almost comic, example of the difficulty of Vedic interpretation is well known.

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Whether the soul is to be thus comforted or the goat is to be grilled, is a question that has mightily puzzled Vedic doctors.

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