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Definition of buddhistic
buddhistic
/bʊˈdɪs.tɪk/
bud · dhis · tic
buddhistic Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• adjective
1
Relating to or characteristic of Buddhism, the Buddha, or Buddhists.
Example
"The nineteenth-century treatise examined the Buddhistic philosophy found in ancient Sanskrit manuscripts."
Synonyms
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In modern usage, the shorter adjective "Buddhist" is vastly preferred; "Buddhistic" is largely dated or confined to older academic and philosophical writings.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Buddhistic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/buddhistic