Dushtashabda, Duṣṭaśabda, Dushta-shabda: 1 definition
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Dushtashabda means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Duṣṭaśabda can be transliterated into English as Dustasabda or Dushtashabda, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India: Language and Grammar (vyakarana)Duṣṭaśabda (दुष्टशब्द) refers to an “inaccurate usage due to physical infirmity or ignorance”, as mentioned by Patañjali (2nd century BCE): the author of grammatical works, following in succession of Pāṇini (7th century BCE).
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
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Partial matches: Shabda, Dushta.
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