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Definition of karma

karma

/ˈkɑːr.mə/
kar · ma
Adverb:karmically
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Adjective:karmic
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1

(Informal) good or bad luck, viewed as resulting from a person's past actions.

Example

"Returning the lost wallet immediately brought her a sense of good karma."

2

(In Hinduism and Buddhism) the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.

Example

"Many Buddhist teachings emphasize how intentional actions shape a person's karma across lifetimes."

3

(Informal) the characteristic atmosphere, aura, or emotional feeling surrounding a person or place.

Example

"The quiet garden had a peaceful, welcoming karma that helped visitors relax."

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• Rhymes for karma

• Nearby Words

karkheh
karlovsko praskalo
karlsruhe
karma
karmic
karmically
karnaphuli

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from Sanskrit 'karman', meaning 'action, work, or deed', derived from the verbal root 'kṛ' ('to do' or 'to make').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Karma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/karma
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