prakriti

[ pruhk-ri-tee ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. (in Sankhya philosophy) primal matter or substance from which the physical and mental universe evolves under the influence of purusha.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prakriti¹

From the Sanskrit word prakṛti original nature

Example Sentences

Prakriti Dahiya, 19, applied to public universities in the United States as well as educational institutions in Canada and Hong Kong.

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All the courses she registered for in the fall term are being conducted online, placing Prakriti in the group of international students directly affected by the Trump administration rule.

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“It’s dream-crashing times for everybody,” said Prakriti’s mother, Shalini, 46, a biology teacher.

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Prakriti has no idea what comes next.

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The investment would be worth it, they hoped: Perhaps Prakriti might even end up working at one of Seattle’s famed technology companies after graduation.

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